Job Description

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Bournemouth University\'s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

Are you a Sport and Exercise Scientist who has a keen interest furthering the advancement of our next generation of graduates? Are you looking to develop an academic career in sport and exercise science? If so, we have the ideal opportunity in the Department of Rehabilitation and Sport Sciences to join our great team. This role will provide teaching support to Sport and Exercise Sciences undergraduate students primarily within our human performance lab setting, equipped with extensive resources and equipment, designed to provide the best possible student learning experience. Here you will have the opportunity to put your expertise into practice in providing practical and simulated teaching support alongside our academic staff.

You should have a minimum, or equivalent first degree in Sport and Exercise Sciences (or equivalent). Some experience of supporting students in a learning environment is desirable.

If a career in lecturing is your goal, we can support you in achieving relevant qualifications, including doctoral level study, to help you fulfil your ambition.

The vision of the Department of Rehabilitation and Sport Sciences is to provide high-quality education, research and professional practice that supports excellence in Sport, Exercise, Nutrition and Rehabilitation Sciences both nationally and globally. The department is a supportive and vibrant community of staff, practitioners, students and service users who work in partnership.

This position is available on a fixed-term basis until 31 May 2024.

For an informal discussion please contact Dr. Susan Dewhurst, Head of Department via email at

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their

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