Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics

Employer/Organisation: AECC University College

Salary: £37,587 to £44,114

Reference: REQ00321

Contract type: Part-time, permanent

AECC University College is a specialist health sciences institution established in 1965, dedicated to
excellent education, clinical care and applied research. Building on its proud heritage, the University
College is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth with a new year strategic plan and vision
to be a leading specialist health sciences university.

Based in a beautiful location in Bournemouth, Dorset, we provide a vibrant and positive inter-professional
learning and practice environment, within a caring and inclusive community.

We are seeking exceptional academics to help shape our progressive future who can contribute to our
developing programme of educational courses, research and enterprise activities working closely with our
prestigious network of partners nationally and internationally. The University College is committed to
supporting its staff in pursuing scholarship and research in teaching and discipline-based subject areas.

About the role
Reporting to the Head of School, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and assessment
of sport and exercise biomechanics education as part of our undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio of
courses. Key to this role will be the ability to work with students to develop the skills needed for
biomechanical assessment in sport and exercise contexts. The post holder will have a comprehensive
understanding of the principles of applied sport and exercise biomechanics and will be able to develop
student practical and theoretical knowledge and skills. Their previous qualifications in sport and exercise
science will be invaluable in helping students critically appraise information and arrive at sound decisions
relating to data collection and analysis. The post holder will undertake research in support of the School’s
and institution’s research strategies and supervise students in the completion of their own research
projects.

Utilising dedicated facilities and cutting-edge technology we aim to deliver courses which provide work
ready graduates who excel in their chosen field.

About the person
We seek enthusiastic and highly motivated academics with relevant qualifications as either sport and
exercise scientist or in the field of sport and exercise science with an ability to develop students’
biomechanical knowledge and skills. The successful candidates will have relevant experience aligned to
the post they are applying for, an ability to foster student learning and development, excellent
interpersonal, communication and presentation skills and a vision for the development of sport and
exercise science within the University College.

The successful candidates must maintain their own development as an educator and are expected to
contribute to the enhancement of undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD courses within the School’s
portfolio.

If you are excited by the opportunity to join AECC University College and help us to realise our ambitious
plans, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the
Immigration, Asylum & Nationality Act 2006.

Benefits
• Enhanced Employer's Pension contribution (12%)
• Free car parking where available (Permit Scheme)
• On-site Canteen
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised gym
• Staff development event termly
• Wellbeing week
• Use of University College library facilities
And many more

Contact
For an informal discussion please contact Stewart Cotterill on scotterill@aecc.ac.uk

To find out more about the university visit www.aecc.ac.uk and to read our strategic plan go to
www.future.aecc.ac.uk to see how you can contribute to our exciting future.

To apply, please view the job description and person specification here and complete an online
application form. Completed applications should be submitted by midnight on the closing date. Please
note that CVs will not be considered as a substitute for a complete application form.

Interviews: 30th August 2022

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications from people from black and minority ethnic groups, which are underrepresented in our
workforce are particularly welcomed.

Package description
Benefits
• Enhanced Employer's Pension contribution (12%)
• Free car parking where available (Permit Scheme)
• On-site Canteen
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised gym
• Staff development event termly
• Wellbeing week
• Use of University College library facilities
And many more