Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology, 0.6 FTE
* Greater London
* 20th April 2026
Reference
RU05085
Employer/Organisation
University of Roehampton
Contract duration
Fixed term
Duration: 2-year fixed term
Salary from £27,862 to £35,446
Full description
Who we are
Rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships,
short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and
were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked
modern university in London in REF2021.
The School of Life and Health Sciences at the University of Roehampton is a rapidly growing provider of
Life Sciences and Healthcare Education, offering established Life Sciences programmes alongside
Nursing and Allied Health courses. With a strong commitment to student success and societal impact, the
School delivers high-quality education supported by specialist scientific laboratories and simulation
facilities, including sport physiology, biomechanics and movement analysis, and therapy and
rehabilitation suites. Our sport portfolio spans, amongst others, Sport and Exercise Science, Sports
Therapy and MRes Applied Sciences providing a strong basis for this role to contribute to engaging
curricula, research, and applied practice within the field of sport and exercise psychology.
The Role
We are recruiting to the role of Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to join our specialist sport and exercise
science team on a fixed term basis. This is an exciting time to join the team as we prepare to relaunch
our suite of innovative, future-focused programmes, offering the opportunity to contribute to curriculum
innovation and help shape the future direction of Sport and Exercise Psychology within our portfolio.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Making a high quality, impactful contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching;
* Contributing to curriculum development;
* Engaging in the development of new pathways for student learning;
* Contributing to research and applied practice.
The successful candidate will have:
* A strong understanding of disciplines closely aligned with Sport and Exercise Psychology.
* A demonstrable commitment to research-led or research-informed teaching.
* Effective planning and delivery skills in high-quality, supportive teaching.
* Professional accreditation (e.g., CASES or the British Psychological Society).
If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Dr Mandy Gault, Deputy Dean (Student
Education) .
The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a
culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal
opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.
Academic staff have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined
contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here.
The closing date for completed applications is 20 April 2026
It is expected that interviews will be held on 8 May 2026
You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role and interview before the
dates stated above.
CASES stands for the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences. CASES is the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK.
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