Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Education) Dubai

Role Summary

The School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences is world-leading, performing cutting-edge and translational research in all aspects of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation. This allows us to address societal challenges from multidisciplinary perspectives through impactful research that also enriches our degree programmes.

We are seeking to appoint an Associate Professor in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy based on the University’s Dubai Campus who will make a substantial contribution to education and administration. The post holder will be expected to lead the development and delivery of our musculoskeletal physiotherapy programmes in Dubai. Alongside this they will be an excellent academic citizen on the Dubai campus, likely to be demonstrated through generous, mutually respectful, and supportive working relationships with all staff and students.

Importantly, we invite applications from individuals committed to incorporating principles of equality and inclusivity in all aspects of their research, teaching and administrative responsibilities. 

Main Duties

Education

To contribute at a senior level and on a sustained basis to the leadership and delivery of musculoskeletal physiotherapy education. Where appropriate, this will include:

• Teach and examine courses at a range of levels;
• Maintain your registration as a physiotherapist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and/or Dubai Health Authority (DHA) as appropriate;
• Making a significant contribution to the pedagogical knowledge base of the subject that advances teaching through the enhancement of practice, the development of teaching resources and/or through practice-based research;

Management/Administration

Lead activities in the School and represent the School on College/University committees or working groups. Where appropriate to the discipline, this is likely to include some but not all the responsibilities listed below:

• Making an important contribution to the development and running of the Department or School, for example, leading activity on research and/or teaching assessment;
• Leading a successful international engagement at School or College level;

Citizenship

Contributing to an inclusive working environment:

• Identifying wellbeing issues within the School/College/University and developing appropriate solutions to address these;
• Taking collective ownership of challenges faced by the School or College and working with colleagues to develop solutions;
• Mentoring and coaching of colleagues, particularly those in the early stages of their career;

Person Specification

• A PhD or Professional Doctorate relevant to the physiotherapy discipline.
• Qualified physiotherapist holding current, or eligible for, HCPC and/or DHA registration.
• Membership (or eligible for membership) of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists is desirable.
• Extensive teaching experience and scholarship within musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
• A commitment to quality enhancement in physiotherapy practice.
• Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning.
• Skills in managing, motivating & mentoring others in a healthcare setting.

Informal queries Matt Bridge (UK); email - m.bridge@bham.ac.uk, and David Sadler (Dubai); email - d.w.sadler@bham.ac.uk

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