Job Title: Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology Location: Birmingham Salary: £39,560 - £44,352 per annum - AC2 Job type: Permanent, Full Time UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: Inspire the Future of Sport and Exercise Psychology - Join Us as a Lecturer! Are you a passionate sport and exercise psychologist or experienced lecturer who wants to make a real difference to the next generation of practitioners? We are looking for a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology who will bring energy, creativity and professional insight to our ambitious programmes, helping us deliver an outstanding student experience and prepare graduates to make a positive impact across sport, exercise and wellbeing. You will support students from the start of their professional journey by delivering engaging, inclusive and evidence-informed teaching that connects psychological theory, research and applied practice. Joining a supportive academic community, your expertise and ideas will contribute to an innovative learning environment and the continued development of our applied curriculum across the school. You will have a relevant undergraduate degree and postgraduate qualification in sport, psychology or a closely related subject, alongside the ability to teach sport and exercise psychology across sport, psychology and health-related programmes. Teaching experience in higher education and applied professional experience are particularly welcomed. If you are ready to inspire students and help shape the future of sport and exercise psychology, we would love to hear from you. Benefits: * Generous allocation of annual leave * 38 days' paid leave per year * 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days * Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme * Employer Contributions * Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6% * Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. * Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support * Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse * Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship * A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. * Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham * Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 25th October 2026. Interview Date - Thursday 5th November 2026. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience of: Sports Lecturer, Sports Therapist, Sports Therapy Teacher, Sports Therapy Coach, Sports Psychology Lecturer, Sports Tutor, and Sports Teacher may also be considered for this role