Lecturer in Sport and/or Exercise Psychology

Full Time, Open-ended

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

The School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Sport and/or Exercise Psychology. You will contribute to research, innovation, and teaching, supporting the University’s strong international reputation for excellence in sport-related research and practice.

About You

• You will hold a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate a growing profile of research and academic publication, alongside experience in teaching, and/or applied practice.
• You will be passionate about delivering a world class student experience and contribute sport and/or exercise psychology teaching on our BPS accredited BSc and MSc programmes.
• You will be motivated to develop your own independent research and innovation activities that align with the School’s research themes (Research and Innovation | School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences | Loughborough University (lboro.ac.uk))

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Anthony Papathomas, Reader in Mental Health in Sport, via email to a.papathomas@lboro.ac.uk

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Our Benefits

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial Wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and Wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

£47,389 to £56,535 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Research Teaching and Enterprise grade 7.