Company Overview
Setanta is an internationally renowned provider of higher education in sport science and seeks to inspire human development and performance. We achieve this by delivering industry defining education, application, and insight to communities at a local and global level. Setanta is led by an advisory board and lecturing faculty highly experienced in elite-level sport. Setanta operates global campus locations.
Position Summary
The Academic Programme Lead (Italian Language) will lead the localisation, development, and academic oversight of our Italian-language programmes in strength & conditioning and sport science. The Academic Lead’s work will include research-led curriculum design, quality assurance, and strategic partnership alignment with Italian institutions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and tailor academic offerings for the Italian market
- Conduct pedagogical and applied research to enhance programme impact
- Collaborate with internal academic teams and external partners
- Ensure quality assurance and regulatory alignment for Italian delivery
- Supervise Italian-language instructional design and delivery
- Liaise with regulatory and accreditation bodies where needed
- Collaborate on research and development of new instructional models and student outcomes
- Represent the institution in Italian academic networks
Qualification and Experience:
Essential:
- PhD in a Sport Science–related field, obtained within the last year (certificate of graduation required).
- Relevant experience in educational programme delivery.
- Fluent in English & Italian speaking, reading and writing.
Desirable:
- Experience of coaching or administration within a sport or governing body.
- Experience in managing projects and staff teams.
Abilities/Skills:
- The ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and written.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Ability to deliver projects in time sensitive fashion.
- Excellent attention to detail in administrative tasks
Personal and Company Value Alignment:
- Commitment to excellence.
- Togetherness.
- Continuous Improvement.
Application:
- All appointments are subject to passing referencing and vetting (if applicable to role) and providing proof of eligibility to work (upon being invited to interview).
- This job description is a guide to the work the post holder will initially be required to undertake. It may be amended from time to time to meet changing circumstances by mutual agreement. It is expected that the job description will be reviewed regularly by the post-holder and their manager.
- Please note that if you have not received feedback regarding your application after 3 weeks from submission, consider the application as unsuccessful.
