Lecturer in Musculoskeletal and Sports Rehabilitation

Contract: Part time, 30 hours per week

Inspire the next generation of sports therapy professionals at a university known for applied education and industry relevance.

Are you an experienced Sports Therapist or Physiotherapist with a passion for developing the next generation of professionals in sport and exercise health?

We are seeking a professional and committed individual to join our academic team as a Lecturer in Musculoskeletal and Sports Rehabilitation within our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy programme – a practice-focused programme which is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists (SST).

About the Role

This role is ideal for practitioners with a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and a background in clinical or applied sport settings. You will deliver high-quality, engaging teaching and assessment across key modules in:

• Musculoskeletal assessment and diagnosis
• Sports injury recognition, management, and pathology
• Exercise therapy and rehabilitation strategies
• Evidence-based treatment modalities in sports therapy 

You will contribute to a curriculum designed to: 

• Develop students' clinical competencies in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, and management of sports injuries
• Promote evidence-informed treatment modalities used in sports therapy
• Enhance understanding of the scientific foundations of sports therapy, including pathology and physiology
• Cultivate research and analytical skills within applied sports therapy contexts
• Support students in conducting independent research projects
• Broaden access to higher education for learners from diverse educational backgrounds

The role will involve designing innovative learning activities that reflect current clinical practice, working closely with students in both classroom and practical settings, and supporting them in developing their academic and professional identities.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38days’ paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Closing Date: Sunday 15^th June

How to apply: Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application pack.

Standard Information: UCB is an equal opportunities employer. 

We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.  

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