Lecturer – Adventure Performance & Coaching

West Highland College UHI is looking to recruit a School of Adventure Studies Lecturer. The role will involve the preparation, delivery, assessment and leadership of six modules at SCQF L8, 9 & 10 in the  BSc (Hons) Adventure Performance & Coaching Progamme.

The post involves delivering the modules at our Fort William Campus through lectures, tutorials and practical outdoor experiences. There is scope to also deliver a percentage of the material online if appropriate either live or through our virtual learning environment. This post will include two module leaderships, dissertation supervision and some student academic tutoring support. The Modules are mainly psychology and adventure coaching focussed with one sports nutrition module.

The suitable candidate will ideally be working in a similar role in Higher Education or above and have practitioner experience in Adventure Performance, Coaching and Psychology in a range of adventure disciplines. 

This is an opportunity to engage in a dynamic and vibrant community of staff and students, based in a location rich in access to adventure activities. The post offers unique opportunities for progression within a professional career both in the outdoor educational field and the professional adventure sector.

Working Hours: 19.37 (average) hours per week, Permanent contract

Closing Date: 19^th May 2022

In line with our Equality and Diversity policy, UHI West Highland is committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated on the basis of their merits and abilities, and that unfair and unlawful discrimination is eliminated. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please apply via the link.