Location

Docklands Campus

Salary

£46,471 to £51,606

Post Type

Full Time

Post Type

Permanent

Closing Date

Sunday 08 March 2026

Interview Date

Thursday 19 March 2026

Reference

2312-25-A

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

About Us

The University of East London is at the forefront of Industry 5.0 education, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and employability. Within the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience, the Sport & Exercise Science subject area is expanding rapidly, supported by industry-relevant programmes, applied research activity, and a diverse student population that reflects the communities we serve.

Our department benefits from state-of-the-art sport science laboratories and clinical facilities, enabling staff and students to engage in high-quality teaching, learning, and applied research. We are committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that supports student success and professional development.

About the Job

We are seeking a Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Science to contribute to teaching, research, and programme development across our undergraduate and postgraduate provision. The post holder will play a key role in delivering innovative, inclusive, and student-centred teaching, while also contributing to curriculum development, applied research, and external engagement with professional partners.

Working as part of a supportive academic team, the post holder will support student learning and progression, contribute to the department’s research and knowledge exchange agenda, and enhance the impact and reputation of Sport & Exercise Science at UEL.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and delivering high-quality teaching and learning activities across sport and exercise science programmes.
• Acting as an academic advisor, supporting student progression, retention, and success.
• Contributing to curriculum development and leading modules in line with experience.
• Developing an independent or collaborative research profile and contributing to applied research and knowledge exchange activities.
• Engaging in professional practice and working collaboratively across disciplines and with external partners.

About You

You will be a motivated and collaborative academic with a strong interest in sport and exercise science education and a clear commitment to student success. You will hold a degree in Sport Science or a closely related discipline and have experience teaching undergraduate students within the UK higher education sector. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of inclusive and student-centred teaching approaches, alongside evidence of research activity or clear potential to develop a strong research profile.

Excellent communication, organisational, IT, and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to contribute positively to a dynamic academic environment. Experience of teaching or supervising postgraduate students, possession of a PhD or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, membership of a professional body such as BASES, and Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or willingness to work towards it) would be advantageous.

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: Pension of 31.08% to 35.38% (You’ll contribute 7.4% to 11.7%, depending on your grade, and we contribute 23.68% to maintain the scheme), 35 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: as members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today!

Further Details

Job Description & Person Specification

To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.