Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy

At Teesside University, we are ambitious in our goals, vision and aspirations. We challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what is possible. From transforming our campus through a £300m investment and capital development programme, to creating outstanding, innovative academic programmes, our work is always relevant and purpose driven.

We believe that innovation powers our steps and are motivated to make a difference through positive social impact. We work in partnership with individuals and businesses to devise creative solutions not limited by imagination. We work at pace, and are always future facing, with our teaching, learning and research focused on addressing the challenges of tomorrow, today. We do not stand still.

In this role you will contribute to teaching, research, knowledge exchange, enterprise and business engagement in the Department of Allied Health Professionals in the School of Health & Life Sciences, as well as contributing to the wider School and University. In addition to formal teaching in academic modules, you will supervise students on the Student Dental Facility and facilitate and supervise community outreach oral health activity in a range of settings.

You will hold, or be willing to achieve, a relevant Teaching Qualification, normally within 2 years of employment, i.e. PGCHE/Higher Education Academy (Associate Fellow/Senior Fellow) accreditation.

You must be registered with the HCPC as either a Physiotherapist and you must be able to demonstrate contemporary knowledge, experience and skills in this subject area. You must have contemporary experience of working with patients with acute and or chronic Respiratory and or Neurological conditions. The ability to contribute to curriculum development and to negotiate and manage practice placement experiences is essential. You will have a first degree and masters’ level qualification in a relevant discipline or an equivalent professional qualification or significant practical work experience in a related discipline.

The Tees Valley is an enjoyable place to live – in the heart of the North of England’s coastline and countryside, with easy access to Durham, Newcastle and York.

This post is available on a full-time or job share basis.  (If you wish to apply on a job share basis you must state this on your application).

For further information and discussion please contact Jill Kent on Jillian.kent@tees.ac.uk

Apply now if you would like to join us.

Job Reference: T02463

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Closing date: 05/01/2026

Interview date: 02/02/2026

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