Are you driven by a passion for advancing knowledge and shaping the next generation of sport professionals? Join us at the University of Brighton as a Lecturer in Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation / Sport & Exercise Science and become part of a vibrant, forward-thinking academic community on our newly developed Falmer campus.

This is more than just a teaching role—it’s a chance to make a real impact. You’ll contribute to a research environment that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in both education and student experience.

Located in one of the UK’s most dynamic and diverse coastal cities, the University of Brighton is renowned for its real-world impact and commitment to social progress. Our internationally recognised sport programmes are supported by cutting-edge facilities, including new state-of-the-art laboratories, and benefit from strong partnerships with industry leaders, NHS and community organisations.

We’re looking for a motivated and knowledgeable individual with expertise in Exercise, Health and Rehabilitation / Sport and Exercise Science who can inspire students through engaging, current, high-quality teaching. Whether your background is in academia or professional practice, we value your experience and will support you in developing your own research or applied interests within a collaborative and supportive environment. We are looking for applications from individuals who can contribute across our Sport & Exercise Science disciplines with expertise in exercise rehabilitation, prehabilitation or clinical exercise physiology.  

To be successful in this role you should have:

• A relevant degree, master’s or equivalent professional experience in Sport & Exercise Science, Sport Therapy or related field.
• Professional experience of working in areas relevant to exercise rehabilitation, prehabilitation or clinical exercise physiology.  
• Up-to-date, sound knowledge of current developments in exercise and health.
• Understanding of academic and award standards and the range and level of knowledge and skills, both subject-specific and generic, which the programme is intended to foster.
• Experience of implementing creative approaches to developing teaching and learning.
• Competent in relevant learning technologies for effective use in teaching, learning and assessment.

A relevant PhD in Sport & Exercise Science, or related field, and  an active research portfolio and publication record are desirable, but by no means essential

If you're ready to help shape the future of sport education and empower the next generation of sport leaders, we want to hear from you.  

For informal enquiries please contact, Dr Gilly Teideman (G.Teideman@brighton.ac.uk)

This post is 1.0 full-time equivalent, and is fixed term for one-year fixed term, job sharers are welcomed and is based at our Falmer campus site.

Closing Date: 10 Sep 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

Click here for some further background on this project. 

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the project leads, Dr Rachel White (University of Brighton) and Dr Mark O’Connell (University of Gloucestershire), as well as a wide network of conservation practitioners, and the project’s Advisory Group. 

You will play a pivotal role in:

• Identifying and integrating the needs of UK conservation organisations and leading the co-design of the national evidence review online tool’s structure and hierarchy.
• Designing high-quality training materials and guidance resources to support organisations in identifying evidence needs and practitioners in engaging with the evidence review online tool.
• Facilitating workshops and consultations with practitioners and advisory group members.
• Contributing to publications, reports and launch activities associated with the National Review of Conservation Evidence Needs. 

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative, nationally significant initiative that strengthens the interconnection between conservation research and practice.

In order to be successful in this post you will need to have: 

• A PhD (completed or near completion) in a relevant discipline (e.g. conservation science, ecology, environmental management), or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrable experience in applied conservation research and/or evidence-based decision-making, particularly in a UK context.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, particularly with non-academic stakeholders.
• Proven project management skills, with experience coordinating with multiple partners.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position (24 months, 1.0 FTE); however, we welcome applications from candidates seeking to job share. 

The role is predominantly desk‑based and can therefore be carried out remotely from any part of the UK, though travel will be required periodically for collaborator meetings, engagement with conservation practitioners, and the delivery of workshops.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Rachel White r.white2@brighton.ac.uk and Dr Mark O’Connell moconnell@glos.ac.uk  

Please refer to the job description for further details of the role and the associated selection criteria.

Closing Date: 07 Sep 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 per annum