Lecturer in Sport Management

Job title:

Lecturer in Sport Management

Company

University of Stirling

Job description

We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic lecturer who has teaching and supervision experience in sport management.The successful applicant will work with existing Faculty groups to deliver excellence in teaching to our programmes. They will contribute to our BA Sport Business Management and MSc Sport Management programmes and help build on our success to deliver the University’s strategic plan. The post is available on a Teaching and Scholarship (T&S) basis.The successful candidate will have relevant subject knowledge and expertise and ideally a recognised teaching qualification.Informal enquiries may be sent by email to Dr Paul Dimeo, Head of Sport:Description of Duties

• Design, deliver, assess and evaluate a range of teaching and learning, supervision and assessment activities across undergraduate, postgraduate including online/digital programmes, where required
• Contribute to curriculum review and enhancement, in a manner that supports student learning and is underpinned by evidence based scholarly activity
• Enhance the quality of teaching provision and programme development, drawing on leading practices from the HE sector
• Develop and apply new, effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques and material, which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students
• Contribute to enhancement of the student experience and employability
• Mentor students and staff as required, providing direction, support and guidance
• Engage in individual and collaborative pedagogical research and scholarly activity, which aligns to the strategic direction of the University, and disseminate results through regular publication in a manner appropriate to the work
• Independently, and in collaboration with colleagues, contribute to attract external funding/income for scholarship activities
• Work to influence the higher education agenda in a specific disciplinary area or teaching and learning more generally
• Participate in the Faculty’s international engagement activities as required e.g. delivering teaching, contributing to joint programmes and recruitment of students
• Lead, participate and develop networks and collaborations both internally and externally to the Division/Faculty/University
• Participate in the administrative processes of the Division/Faculty/University including committee membership, quality assurance procedures and recruitment and admission of students
• Evaluate own practice, continue to maintain professional practice and undertake continuous professional development appropriate to the role
• Any other duties, commensurate with the grade of the post

Essential CriteriaQualifications

• PhD in relevant discipline or equivalent professional and/or teaching experience
• Higher Education teaching qualification or equivalent e.g. PGCert and/or holding or working towards Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience of designing and delivering excellent learning activities and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level preferably including online/digital programmes
• Evidence of developing effective learning environments and approaches to student support and guidance
• Experience or knowledge of approaches to enhance the student experience
• Evidence of engaging in networks, locally, nationally and internationally

Desirable CriteriaKnowledge, Skills & Experience

• Evidence of successful incorporation of subject and pedagogic research and/or scholarship within design and delivery of learning activities and programme development as part of an integrated approach to academic practice
• Evidence of programme innovation and development
• Evidence of knowledge to support international activities
• A track record of high quality general or subject specific pedagogical work published in appropriate outlets/media
• A record of involvement in developing teaching and scholarship proposals to bid for external funding
• Evidence of good knowledge of the Higher Education context and regulatory framework

Additional InformationFull time
Open endedThe closing date for applications is midnight on Thursday 06 March 2025.There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2311.The University has implemented the pay uplift for 2024/25 as confirmed by the Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA). This is being implemented in two stages – the first stage was effective from the 1 August 2024 and is reflected in the advertised salary, the second stage is effective from 1 March 2025 therefore salaries will increase in accordance with agreed rates.The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.Behaviours and CompetenciesThe role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework. * Managing self and personal skillsBeing aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly. * Delivering excellent serviceProviding the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards. * Finding solutionsTaking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation. * Embracing changeBeing open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles. * Using resources effectivelyIdentifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets. * Engaging with the wider contextEnhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values. * Developing self and othersShowing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential. * Working togetherWorking collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process. * Achieving ResultsConsistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.About UsThe Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport focuses on making a global impact through research, education and practice, reflective of the University’s strategic ambitions. We have world leading research and practitioners whose work informs national and international policies. Our students develop to become competitive, independent, confident learners, global citizens capable of making a difference wherever they work. We value lifelong learning and education, research-led teaching and an excellent student experience.Sport
We are Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence and have an international reputation for sport, achieved through research excellence, innovative teaching and professional practice, expertise in coaching and sport development, and world-class sports facilities.We are ranked highly for the quality of our research, being first in Scotland for quality of publications (Research Excellence Framework 2021) with 86% of research outputs classed as of international or world-leading quality. Research in sport is of a multi-disciplinary nature, including science, coaching, management and psychology. We aim to promote positive social and health outcomes relating to physical activity, sport development and participation, and sporting excellence. We encourage external partnerships and create opportunities for students to join collaborative projects. Our research supports teaching, to ensure a cutting-edge curriculum and purposeful student research projects.The UniversityThe University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society.The University has 18,500+ students globally and employs 1,800 staff, with more than 140 nationalities represented on our scenic central Scotland campus. Our campus environment is ranked first in the UK and top three in the world, and our sports facilities rank first in the UK and top five in the world (International Student Barometer 2022, wave two), reflecting our long-standing designation as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence.We were shortlisted for University of the Year 2024 at the Times Higher Education Awards and are proud holders of a Silver award from the Athena Swan Charter, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. We have an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings and are ranked top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching and learning (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024). In recognition of our excellence in business education, we are accredited by AACSB International.Eighty-seven per cent of our research has an outstanding or very considerable impact on society, with more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021), and we have twice been recognised with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize; for our Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and our Institute of Aquaculture (2019).Alongside partners, the University spearheads the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal – which will deliver three major University-led projects: the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub, Scotland’s International Environment Centre, and the Intergenerational Living Innovation Hub. We are also a central partner in the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.

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Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 08:39:46 GMT

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