Job Description

Salary

The starting salary will be 33,951 pro rata on Grade E for Associate Lecturer, or from 43,482 pro rata of Grade F for Lecturer, depending on qualifications and experience.

Package

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Job category/type

Academic

Date posted

16/09/2025

Job reference

Q08092

Faculty of Health & Life Sciences

This part-time (up to 0.6 FTE) post is available from 1 November 2025 on a fixed term basis until 31 October 2026.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. We recognise that our department would benefit from increased diversity and are committed to challenging our procedures to improve and sustain this along the talent pipeline. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.

The role

The post of Associate Lecturer in Sports Management reflects our commitment to (1) enhancing and expanding our existing teaching expertise in sport and exercise science; (2) revitalizing our education programmes with cutting-edge skills; and (3) aligning with the department's strategic emphasis on developing (post) graduate skills.

The post will focus on teaching excellence and educational innovation within the field of sports management across a range of topics, such as sports operations, policy, governance, leadership, marketing, technology, e-sports, sustainability, globalisation, events and other contemporary sporting trends. The post contributes to delivering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supporting students, and contributing to curriculum development. The successful candidate will join a team that plays a crucial role in growing the discipline of sport and business management and shaping the next generation of leaders and managers in the industry by providing a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

About you

For an Associate Lecturer post you will:

Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, demonstrated by a PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent qualifications/experience in an area of sports management teach and support learning; Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students; Be expected to work towards Associate Fellow of the HEA status within two years of appointment (if not already achieved) and to attend formal CPD relating to this.


For a Lecturer post you will:

Possess sufficient breadth or depth of specialist and core knowledge in the discipline, demonstrated by a PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent in an area of sports management to develop teaching programmes, and teach and support learning; Use a range of delivery techniques to enthuse and engage students; Participate in and develop external networks, for example, to contribute to student recruitment, secure student placements, facilitate outreach work, generate income, obtain consultancy projects, or build relationships for future activities; Will have evidence of excellent teaching identified by peer review and have made an impact at discipline programme level beyond their own teaching; Be expected to work towards Fellow of the HEA status and to attend formal CPD relating to this.

Public Health and Sport Sciences

The University of Exeter's Public Health and Sport Sciences department is one of three departments in the Medical School and situated within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs that combine aspects of public health, physical activity, and sport sciences and through the supporting discipline of sports management. The department is known for its interdisciplinary approach, blending research and teaching in areas such as exercise physiology, health promotion, and sports performance and more recently in the development of operational and strategic industry management With state-of-the-art facilities and a team of expert researchers and lecturers, the department aims to produce graduates who can address complex health challenges and contribute to the advancement of sport and exercise sciences and leading and managing the operational and strategic infrastructure of the industry. The department also engages in collaborative research projects and maintains strong links with local and national health organizations and sports bodies. A core element of the department's strategy is to make the University of Exeter the best place to study and play sport in the UK.

Please ensure you read the and Person Specification for full details of this role at each level.

What we can offer you:

Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines; Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly; An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;


Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career; A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy; A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework). Of particular relevance, we were ranked No1 in the UK for world-leading research in Sport Science in REF2021, with 100% of our impact rated as 4*.

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research - Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further information

Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Sarah Jackman, Director of Education and Student Experience (DESE) Public Health and Sport Sciences email S.Jackman@exeter.ac.uk