Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The School of Sport and Exercise Sciences seeks to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology. You will be expected to make broad contributions to the academic work of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences across undergraduate and postgraduate levels (inc., levels 3 – 8) with a primary focus on Exercise Physiology.

You will be required to develop, lead and deliver curricula to students across the School with a specific focus on Exercise Physiology and with additional expertise in Sports Nutrition desirable. You are expected to have a strong research profile that complements the Research Institute. You should possess a profile of scholarly activity in high quality journals and contribute to the REF 2029 submission. You will also possess relevant teaching qualifications and/or experience.

Informal enquires can be made to Professor David Low 0151 904 6244;  d.a.low@ljmu.ac.uk.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

We would encourage applications from all individuals who meet the advert criteria, but would particularly encourage females, BAME, LGBTQ+, non-binary, individuals with a disability or those from culturally, ethnically, sexually or racially distinct backgrounds to apply. The School of Sport & Exercise Science is proud of its commitment to diversity & inclusion and endeavours to cultivate a staff base that is representative of society. Further, the panel will make any required reasonable adjustments for candidates with a disability.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.