Overview
Lecturer (ED12991) – Bath, BA2 7AY
About the role
The Department for Health are seeking a proactive, self-motivated and collegiate Lecturer to assist in the delivery of our undergraduate Health and Exercise Science and Sport and Exercise Science programmes. Our Department and University seek an outstanding candidate to elevate student academic and employability skills.
This will involve teaching small groups, lecturing, delivery of practical classes and supporting students on undergraduate/postgraduate courses as well as administrative, assessment and exam duties as required. This post will support learning and teaching in the subject area of research methods and physiology.
You will join a team of lecturers delivering a suite of units across our Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught degrees delivering content primarily to students studying a BSc Health and Exercise Science or BSc/MSci Sport and Exercise Science.
Our teaching is primarily delivered face to face, supported by online content. The role will include supervision of undergraduate research projects and involvement in the academic and pastoral support of students.
The successful candidate will design and deliver teaching materials for lectures, seminars, tutorials, and laboratory classes (as appropriate), design and mark assessments and provide feedback to students. They will be educating and inspiring some of the brightest students in the country, delivering an engaging experience and a supportive programme.
About us
The Department for Health research is organised around three themes: Lifelong Health and Wellbeing, Improving Human Function, and a Fair and Vibrant Society. Our strengths as a Department include the opportunity for interdisciplinary work, and we encourage and support collaborations with other Departments within the University of Bath as well as with external partners and stakeholders.
Our courses attract bright and dynamic students through our strong reputation in sport and health-related research that informs our teaching, and the opportunity to study at a university renowned for promoting and facilitating sporting excellence; the University was named Sports University of the Year in 2018, and The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 University of the Year. We are currently ranked 12th in the 2025 QS World Rankings for Sports-Related subjects.
The University of Bath is based on an attractive, single-site campus that facilitates interdisciplinary research.
For more information about the Department and programmes please go to: www.bath.ac.uk/health.
We are seeking someone who
- Can demonstrate a depth and breadth of understanding of subject matters at a complex conceptual level.
- Holds expertise to teach topics in research methods and physiology and who bring applied experience to these areas.
- Possesses a creative research vision for development, implementation and delivery of successful research projects.
- Is committed to working within professional and ethical codes of conduct and to providing students an outstanding academic experience.
- Treats others with respect and supports inclusive working and learning environments.
- Is collegiate, enthusiastic and self-motivated with a dedication to excellence in higher education and providing positive learning experiences for our students.
Additional information
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Polly McGuigan (Head of Department, m.p.mcguigan@bath.ac.uk), or Dr Ant Bush (adsajbb@bath.ac.uk).
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 12 months.
While this is advertised as a full-time position, we are open to considering two part-time roles for the right candidates. You will be asked to specify your preference in your application form.
The interview date is TBC and will be updated shortly – please check back here for an update.Â
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
We’re very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.
What we can offer you:
We’re continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.
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Closing Date: 14 Sep 2025
Department: Education & Research
Salary: £38,784 to £46,049
