About this role
The School of Health and Social Wellbeing are launching a new MSc in Applied Strength and Conditioning; designed to support the development of evidence-informed practitioners working across coaching, performance, health and applied exercise contexts.
As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning, you will contribute to a range of educational and programme delivery activities, including teaching, assessment and student support across postgraduate provision. You will also play a key role in curriculum development and quality assurance.
The role will involve contributing to the design and delivery of applied, practice-focused learning. You will also contribute to programme development, recruitment and admissions activity.
About you
We are seeking an experienced strength and conditioning practitioner with interest in education and applied practice. You will have a sound understanding of strength and conditioning principles, including programme design, training adaptation, performance monitoring and evidence-informed coaching practice.
You will have experience of teaching, supporting or developing learners within higher education with the ability to communicate complex and applied concepts. Experience of contributing to curriculum development, applied learning activities or placement support would be advantageous.
A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline is desirable; however, applicants who can demonstrate postgraduate-level study, substantial professional experience and/or involvement in teaching or practitioner education will also be positively considered.
Accreditation with an appropriate professional body in strength and conditioning or a related discipline would be desirable.
Where you will be working
In this role, you’ll be based at Glenside Campus.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority and female candidates, as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Nic Brink, email: [email protected] or Debbie Hubbard email: [email protected]
Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Glenside Campus on 24th March 2026.
This is a full-time, permanent post. This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time
This post requires enhanced DBS clearance.
Right to Work in the UK
If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins.
We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship.
Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility. If you do not qualify you may wish to explore other visa options.
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible