Lecturer (Teaching & Scholarship)

within the College of Medicine and Health. The School of Sport Science seeks to further develop its world-leading teaching and research profile by the appointment of a highly promising academic. The post holder will be required to lead modules and contribute to the delivery and/or design of content for our sport and exercise science portfolio. Specifically, the post holder will possess an ability to contribute across our undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio including, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, BSc (Hons) Adventure Sport Science, BSc (Hons) Physical Education and Coaching, MSc Sport and Exercise Science, and MSc Exercise Rehabilitation. The emphasis of the post is to enhance our human movement and biomechanics curricula and will include a requirement to develop student employability and readiness for work. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate an ability to contribute to other sport and exercise disciplines, including anatomy, physiology, and nutrition. The post demands research and placement supervision and pastoral support for students in the School. The post holder will have a developing profile commensurate with a Grade 7 lecturer, including the potential for engaging delivery and assessment strategies at the BSc and MSc levels, scholarly activity in high-quality peer review journals, evidence of successful grant capture and / or an ability to attract research and enterprise funding. The post holder will be part of the existing Research Institute for Applied Human Physiology. Nationally recognised biomechanics, strength and conditioning, diet/nutrition, sport and exercise science, clinical exercise physiology qualifications and relevant experience of applied sport science / coaching / delivery in high-performance sport or clinical settings would be beneficial. The candidate should have a desire to promote the School through outreach and public engagement activity. The successful candidate should possess a postgraduate degree or PhD, or be close to completion, in a relevant subject area. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. The successful candidate will be expected to commence 01/01/2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter) and the post is available until 31/12/2027. This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview. Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis. Candidates wishing to discuss this appointment are welcome to have a confidential conversation with the Head of School, Professor James Hardy j.t.hardy@bangor.ac.uk and/or Dr Stuart Beattie, Director of Teaching & Learning s.j.beattie@bangor.ac.uk . Please click 'Apply’ button above to be redirected to our application page. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865. Closing date for applications: 22nd November 2026 Interviews will be held: 1st December 2026 Committed To Equal Opportunities £38,784 to £46,049 p.a. (Grade 7)