Overview
Senior Lecturer in Applied Sport Psychology — University of Portsmouth. This role is located in the School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Health.
The Role
You will contribute to the delivery and design of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as part of a teaching team. The School offers programmes in Sport Psychology (e.g., BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport and Performance; BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Psychology; Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Psychology) and hosts research degrees (MRes, MPhil, PhD). The School has partner courses with organisations including Premier League, The Professional Footballers Association, Institute of Optimal Nutrition, and International Management and Sports College, Singapore. Interviews are anticipated to be held on 14 October 2025. For queries, contact Mike Rayner at Mike.Rayner@port.ac.uk.
Responsibilities
* Work with colleagues as a team member to contribute to the delivery and design of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, responding to students’ needs as part of a teaching team.
* Participate in teaching, scholarship, research/innovation in line with School and Faculty objectives.
* Actively seek to enhance the student experience and student employability and enterprise opportunities.
* Support the school in its marketing, outreach and widening participation activities.
Interviews
The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 14 October 2025.
Benefits
* Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
* Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
* Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
* Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
* Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
* Excellent training and development opportunities.
* Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, campus schemes, library use and staff activities.
* Discounted learning and start-up business mentoring via Entrepreneurs in Residence.
* Further information available on My Reward and Benefits.
UKVI Statement
Before applying, ensure you can demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. Offers of employment are conditional on obtaining the right to work if you do not already have it.
ED&I Statement
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer, we aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences and seek a workforce representative of our diverse student population. See our EDI Framework and objectives.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education
Industries
* Higher Education
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