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Basic rate £23.73 per hour (including Outer London Weighting)
Intermediary rate £41.53 per hour (including Outer London Weighting)
The London Sport Institute, part of the new School of Sport, Environment and Health Sciences, is seeking to appoint an Hourly Paid Academic (HPA) in Sport and Exercise Science for the 2026-2027 academic year, as part of maternity cover requirements. Specifically, this role will require availability from the start of September 2026 to the end of July 2027.
This role is suited to an experienced practitioner–academic with a strong understanding of fundamental sport and exercise science principles. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching and assessment, predominantly across undergraduate sport programmes, supporting students in developing their underpinning knowledge and practical skills for work in performance sport, the private sector and further study. They will be able to translate contemporary professional practice into engaging learning experiences, helping students develop the skills needed to excel in the areas of physiology, biomechanics, performance psychology. Other areas such as coaching and performance analysis will also crossover and be relevant.
The rate of pay will be £41.53 per hour for each hour of contact, providing remuneration for both teaching and assessment purposes. This rate is 1.75 x the basic rate which is derived from the first spinal point of Middlesex's Grade 7 (Lecturer) position, with a yearly increment if the work continues beyond one year.
We value diversity amongst our students and staff and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background. We are a member of Athena SWAN, a gender based charter, the Race Equality Charter, Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident. We are committed to improving employment opportunities for underrepresented groups.
It would be advantageous to have some previous experience of teaching at higher education level, or a relevant teaching qualification/accreditation, though not essential.
Appointments are a maximum of 12 weeks per year, depending on need, with the option of joining the university’s pension scheme.
Hourly rates depend on the type of activity, with teaching generally paid at the enhanced rate.
We particularly welcome applications from gender non-conforming individuals and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds to join the team. All recruitment decisions will be based on merit.
We are a member of Athena SWAN a gender-based charter, the Race Equality Charter, Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident. We are committed to improving employment opportunities for underrepresented groups.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role, as set out in the role profile.
To apply please submit an up-to-date CV and a 250-word cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of this role (as set out in the person specification of the Job Description) and send them to the Science and Technology Faculty Operations Team at
[email protected], copying in the Head of School for Sport, Environment and Health Sciences, Dr Chris Bishop (
[email protected]) and Undergraduate Director of Programmes for Sport, Jon Cree (
[email protected]).
Closing date: Please apply by 5pm on Friday 21 August, 2026
Interview date: Friday 4 September, 2026
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Faculty/Executive
Faculty of Science & Technology
Location
Hendon
Starting Salary
Intermediary rate £41.53, Basic rate £23.73 (Including Outer London Weighting)
Contract Type
Variable Hours - Fixed Term
Date Posted
Thursday 06 August 2026
Closing Date
Friday 21 August 2026
Reference
SCTHP3
