Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics


Company:	Keele University
Salary:	from £48,822 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Sept 2026
Closing date:	1 Oct 2026

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Summary

Full Time/ Indefinite

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting academic opportunity to work at Keele University.

The School of Allied Health Professionals and Pharmacy one of three Schools in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that combine aspects of active living, rehabilitation, and sport and sciences. With excellent facilities and a team of lecturers, practitioners and researchers, the School aims to produce graduates who can address contemporary health challenges and contribute to the advancement of sport and exercise sciences.

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic lecturer who has teaching and supervision experience in sport and exercise biomechanics. The successful applicant will contribute to our BSc Sport and Exercise Science and BSc Rehabilitation and Exercise Science programmes and help build the curricula in line with the University's strategic plan.

The successful candidate will have relevant expertise in biomechanics and strength and conditioning subject knowledge, with a strong understanding of their application in sport and exercise science. Candidates should ideally hold a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. S/FHEA) and a relevant professional practice qualification (e.g. CASES Accreditation).

You will hold a PhD/Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Science and have teaching experience in modules related to Biomechanics. Experience of module design, module leadership and research interests that align with the research areas within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences’ Active Living and Sport Cluster at Keele University would be a distinct advantage.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade 8 (Keele Spine)

Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave

Excellent staff pension scheme

Access to continued personal, professional and career development

On site ‘outstanding’ nursery

Discounted health & fitness facilities on site

Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Clare Pheasey (c.pheasey@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date 4 October 2026

Interviews will be held on: 16 October 2026

Post reference: KU000005267

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