The Department for Health at the University of Bath invites applications for the position of Lecturer.
Our Department and University has achieved an excellent reputation for teaching and we are seeking a high quality candidate to further enhance the academic and employability skills of our students.
We are seeking a proactive, self-motivated and collegiate Lecturer to assist in the delivery of our undergraduate Sport and Exercise Science and Health and Exercise Science programmes.
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 applied biomechanics particularly related to sport.
About the role
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/MSci Sport and Exercise Science or BSc Health and Exercise Science.
Our teaching is primarily delivered face to face, supported by online content. We are looking for applicants with the expertise and track record to teach advanced topics in biomechanics (such as motion analysis techniques and inverse dynamics) and how these are applied in sport; alongside more general anatomy and biomechanics topics.
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 you
Our ideal candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline, along with a UG degree or equivalent experience.
They will be a collegiate, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with a commitment to excellence in higher education and providing positive learning experiences for our students.
We are seeking someone who:
- is able to demonstrate a depth and breadth of understanding of subject matters at a complex conceptual level.
- is highly competent and confident in the use of Matlab and software packages used in the field of sport biomechanics.
- 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.
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 is The Times and The Sunday Times Sports University of the Year in 2026, and our UG sport related courses are ranked 1st in The Guardian and The Times and Sunday Times league tables.
The University of Bath is based on an attractive, single-site campus that facilitates interdisciplinary working.
Additional information
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 9 months to cover maternity leave, with required start date of 1 May 2026.
Initial enquiries should be directed to Dr Polly McGuigan (Head of Department, m.p.mcguigan@bath.ac.uk), or Dr Ezio Preatoni (ep314@bath.ac.uk).
For more information about the Department and programmes please go to: www.bath.ac.uk/health.
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 equity 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
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Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.