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Job Title: University Teacher in Biomechanics (maternity cover)
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 26 July 2026
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Full-time (1.0 FTE, 37 hours per week), fixed term maternity cover from 28th September 2026 for 12 months or earlier return of post-holder The successful candidate will join the Learning and Teaching Discipline Group in Biomechanics and Motor Control based within the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University. The role will involve teaching Biomechanics and Motor Control content across the sport programmes. This will primarily be to undergraduate students in Sport and Exercise Science, and Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education, and postgraduate students in Sport Biomechanics, and Musculoskeletal Sport Science and Health. Most of the work will consist of on-site teaching duties, with the opportunity for some hybrid working to undertake content planning and marking. Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for: We are looking for a candidate who has experience of teaching biomechanics and motor control across different environments in higher education, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratories, and project supervision. About the University Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society. At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better. About the Department The School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) is a multi-disciplinary school committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. It upholds the highest standards of excellence in research, innovation, and pedagogy across the full spectrum of disciplines within sport, exercise, health and wellbeing. About You To be successful we are looking for candidates with the following key experiences and skills: Excellence in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students within academia. Passion for developing and improving taught content, both at a module and programme level. High level of communication skills. Evidence of using innovative teaching methodologies to enhance students’ learning experience. Have achieved, or be on a pathway to achieve, professional accreditation in teaching practice. Relevant subject specific knowledge within biomechanics and motor control. Why should you Apply? With a huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow. If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. Informal enquiries should be directed to Sam Allen, Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics, via email to SSEHS-Recruitment@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Closing Date: 26th July 2026 Application Process For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Dr Sam Winter using the email above. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job. Our Benefits At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme. Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Financial Wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities. Support for you and those close to you – through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. Health and Wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support. Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting. Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
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