Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Science

Heriot-Watt University
Full time Midlothian, Scotland Postsecondary Teachers
Posted:
June 18, 2026
Location:
Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job Description

Role: Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Science

Grade and Salary: Grade 7 - £37,694 - £47,389 per annum

Contract Type: Full Time (1 FTE), Open Ended

Holiday Entitlement: 33 days annual leave, plus 9 buildings closed days for all full-time staff.

Job Summary

The Institute of Earth and Life Sciences at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh is seeking an outstanding practitioner for an open-ended (tenured) Assistant Professorship (Teaching and Scholarly Activity) position in Applied Sport Science. 

We are inviting applications from all areas of Sport and Exercise Science, but we are particularly encouraging applications from candidates with expertise in applied practice (e.g. exercise physiology, performance analysis, athlete load monitoring). You will be an enthusiastic and friendly individual with proven communication and interpersonal skills who is committed to enriching the student experience through your pr...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time
Location: Midlothian, United Kingdom
Posted: June 18, 2026
Deadline: July 28, 2026