Department: Psychology and Pedagogic Science
Reports To: Programme Director/Head of Department
Starting Salary: £38,017 per annum
Hours: Full time (1.0 FTE)
Term: Permanent

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced lecturer in Performance Analysis to join our department. Applications are encouraged from individuals wishing to be part of an ambitious team designing industry relevant programmes and supporting students using contemporary approaches to teaching and learning in H.E. It is anticipated that the successful applicant will be able to draw upon extensive football coaching or sport development experience to enrich teaching and knowledge transfer. 

The post is located in the newly formed Department of Psychology and Pedagogic Science which presently houses programmes in PE, Sport and Youth Development (BA), Sports Coaching (FD), Football Education, Development and Coaching (FD & BSc), Sports Coaching Science (BSc), 2-year accelerated Performance Analysis & Talent ID (BSc) Performance Football Coaching (MSc), Professional Development with specialism (MSc) and Psychology (BSc). We are looking to reinforce St Mary’s developing reputation as a centre for excellence in football coaching and development and we are presently recruiting for an ambitious and experienced member of staff to join our team and extend our expertise.  

This role is for a lecturer who will undertake activities primarily associated with teaching the Performance Analysis provision embedded in the MSc. Professional Development in Performance Analysis and the BSc. Performance Analysis and Talent Identification. You will be expected to convene a range of modules, ensuring their quality against national and University benchmarks, and embedding good practice in inclusivity and diversity within curriculum design and teaching practices. In addition to being able to contribute to a range of subject areas within the field of Performance Analysis, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants with experience in talent identification, football coaching and/or development. You will be required to provide pastoral support for students and there will be opportunities to lead programme-related activities or represent the programme. You will need to be able to work flexibly as part of a team, play a key role in developing teaching and learning strategies and contribute to academic quality by pursuing excellence in teaching, research and demonstrate a commitment to developing your professional practice. You will be supported in your development towards these CPD objectives. Because of the nature of some of your work, you will need a current DBS. 

The Faculty of Sport, Health and Applied Science is an internationally recognised centre with established expertise and resources in sport, health and exercise sciences, pedagogy and psychology. At both undergraduate and postgraduate level, we are committed to offering vocationally relevant programmes of study with the highest academic standards.

There may be some flexibility regarding the role and interested parties are encouraged to contact the Head of Department, Dr Abbe Brady (abbe.brady@stmarys.ac.uk – 0208 240 4218) to discuss this further or the Programme Director for the Suite of Football coaching programmes, Tom Hounsell (tom.hounsell@stmarys.ac.uk- 0208240 4222).  

For further information about the role and for details of how to apply, please click here

Closing Date: 27th October 2020 at 23:00

Interviews are likely to be held on the 6th November 2020