On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE and within this, you will be closely connected to and work across one of our academic divisions (University of Greenwich or University of Kent), contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity. Combining these strengths, LASE brings scale, resilience and shared ambition to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.
Do you enjoy bringing professional practice into the classroom to inspire the next generation of sport and exercise science students? If so, this role could be ideal.
We’re looking for a Lecturer in Sport or Exercise Psychology to join the School of Natural Sciences on a fixed-term, 0.8FTE maternity cover contract for the 2026–27 academic year. You’ll contribute to the delivery of undergraduate Sport and Exercise Science programmes, providing innovative and engaging teaching in psychology modules within the Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation subject area.
The role is offered on an Education, Scholarship and Professional Practice contract and is suited to candidates who can bring professional practice or research experience into teaching and learning. You’ll support students through high-quality teaching, assessment, feedback and academic guidance, while contributing to programme delivery and the wider work of the School.
As Lecturer in Sport or Exercise Psychology you can expect to be involved in:
- Delivering student-centred teaching and assessment across psychology modules within Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation
- Embedding professional practice or research experience into teaching and learning activity
- Supporting students through feedback, academic guidance and pastoral support as an Academic Advisor
- Contributing to programme delivery, enhancement, recruitment and School activities
What will you bring to the role?
- A degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Psychology or another relevant subject area
- A PhD, or near completion, in a relevant discipline, or equivalent professional experience or qualification
- Experience delivering undergraduate teaching and assessment in a higher education setting
- Specialist knowledge in Sport and Exercise Science or Psychology, with the ability to communicate this effectively to students
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
- 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent
We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number SNS-088-26.
- Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)
PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
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