Associate Lecturer(s) in Physiotherapy

Hourly paid up to £47.24 per hour

Fixed-Term contract(s) from 30 September 2024 to 31 January 2025

Up to 90 hours across the first semester for Cardio-Respiratory modules is required.

Ad-hoc hours for other specialities.

About this role

The University of Chichester is looking for talented, passionate HCPC registered Physiotherapist(s) to join its rapidly growing health care education team, based at the Chichester campus on a temporary basis. This is an exciting time for health care education in our GOLD rated Teaching Excellence University which reflects our outstanding teaching and student experience.  We are growing our provision and have significant investment in resources alongside a growing reputation for innovation and excellence. The department is currently seeking Associate Lecturer(s) with experience and interest in Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy to cover 2 modules in semester 1 in the first instance, but would also like to widen our team expertise in Neurological/Frailty specialism.

We have an URGENT need to resource two cardio modules which are designed with key content in place, however this may need adjustment to meet personal expertise. You would be required to teach one day per week for each module, to positively support the learning journey of the student, undertake assessment and mark. 

The AL role would suit colleagues who wish to consider an educational role in the future, or who aspire towards a clinical academic career in the future and will provide access to future research opportunities. Successful postholders will have access to extensive professional development opportunities and courses relevant to the role being undertaken.

About you

For the associate lecturer for Module leadership, the successful postholder(s) will have Senior Physiotherapy experience in the Cardio-Pulmonary rehabilitation or care and experience of supporting students or teaching a group of learners.

All applicants need to be UK based, be able to physically teach on campus, demonstrate an understanding of CSP/HCPC requirements for knowledge, skills and behaviour alongside experience of supporting students in clinical practice.

Your teaching will be informed by a combination of practical experience and/or research to support high quality learning and teaching, experience of using Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs), and the use of technologies to enhance the learning, assessment of and feedback to our students.

About the team

You will work within a small, enthusiastic team within a growing and passionate department, with the aim to strengthen the distinctiveness of the University’s student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational.  We are a top 40 UK University that prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by:

• Dr Nita Muir, Head of the School of Nursing and Allied Health who will be available from 18/7 to 24/7 then the 12/8 to 21/8 via email at Muir@chi.ac.uk
• Tim Cook, Senior Physiotherapy lecturer at Cook@chi.ac.uk from 25/7 to 9/8

• Closing Date: Monday 19 August 2024
• Interview Date: Thursday 29 August 2024

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