Lecturer in Sport Psychology and Coaching

Full-time (1.0fte) 
Location: Tower Building (Holloway Site) 

ABOUT US 

Transforming lives through excellent education 

London Metropolitan University is a striving and ambitious institution committed to transforming the lives of its students through excellent education. 

We are committed to making education available to people from all walks of life, creating and advancing social justice, social mobility and access to opportunity and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world. 

The School of Human Sciences brings together the University's science based health related provision and the essential scientific disciplines that underpin such provision. We focus on activities that consider the factors that influence human health and wellbeing. A holistic approach to individual and community wellbeing lies at the core of the School's activities 

ABOUT THE POST 

An opportunity has arisen within the School of Human Sciences for a full time Lecturer in Sport Psychology and Coaching. You will be at the start of your career, have a degree in Sport Psychology and/or Coaching, practical experience of and expertise in sport coaching and ideally experience of teaching the subject in Higher Education 

Our vision for our provision is to drive education for social justice, supporting representation and opportunity in sports professions. Key to our provision and strategic aims as a civic University is engagement with our local communities which you will have opportunity to do. This supports the development of sports professionals who represent the populations they work in. 

You will contribute to the delivery of our undergraduate Sports Psychology and Coaching, Sports and Exercise Science and Sports Therapy and postgraduate Sports Therapy course courses through making a significant contribution to teaching and module leadership. By joining a dynamic and enthusiastic team of academics who invest in the enhancement of the student experience, you will have opportunity to supervise student dissertations and support improved student outcomes.  

Maintenance and further development of professional skills and expertise will be encouraged and supported. 

For informal queries contact Sarah Illingworth, Associate Teaching Professor: Head of Subject: Health Sciences via email s.illingworth@londonmet.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 16^th December 2024

Interviews scheduled: week of 20^th January 

HOW TO APPLY

• Please complete the online application in full, making sure you address the person specification criteria in your statement as this will enable us to make an informed shortlisting decision.
• If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number

Please note that successful candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and to complete a health assessment before they start work. Offers of employment are also conditional on receipt of satisfactory references and proof of qualifications held.

View the benefits of working at London Met on our Information for Applicants page at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/jobs-at-london-met/information-for-applicants/ 

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