Lecturer in Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation

From state-of-the-art clinical simulation suites and specialist sport facilities to valuable placement opportunities, the School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation focuses on ensuring our student graduate ready for the challenges of modern healthcare, sport and rehabilitation. Our career-focused courses are designed with industry partners and delivered by experienced academics and practitioners.

About the Role

The Sport and Exercise Science subject area is a dynamic and driven group with expertise spanning a wide range of topics from physical activity for health and wellbeing to performance sport. Our staff combine applied work with active research, ensuring that teaching is underpinned by industry insight and cutting-edge knowledge. We deliver a diverse portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that are highly valued by students and recognised by employers, with specialist facilities that support practical, hands-on learning.

In this role, you will support our growing Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation provision, which is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists, and use your applied experience to help create an inclusive and industry-integrated curriculum.

You will deliver engaging and innovative teaching, support student learning and development, and contribute to research and enterprise activities. You will benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional development, research activity, and industry collaboration. 

This role will be based across our Kedleston Road campus in Derby and our St Helena campus in Chesterfield.

Anticipated interview date: Thursday 24th September 2026 

About You

We are seeking an experienced and innovative academic with applied experience in the field of Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of academic expertise and industry insight, with demonstrable experience of delivering high-quality, student-centred learning and contributing to impactful research and enterprise activity.

You will hold a good honours degree in a relevant discipline, alongside subject-specific expertise. A PhD (or near completion), or equivalent professional practice experience, is essential, as well as Fellowship of the HEA or a willingness to achieve this. You will also have proven experience in a range of delivery techniques to inspire and engage students in the area of Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation, with strong practical capabilities to support student learning, and a track record of research activity or applied experience.

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk 

Important Information

This role may be eligible for sponsorship by the University.

The offered salary for this role is less than the going rate for the occupation and the minimum salary threshold for the Skilled Worker route (£41,700 per annum, as of 22nd July 2025). Therefore you will only be eligible to apply for a Skilled Worker visa subject to your individual circumstances which must meet one of the following criteria set out by UKVI:

• Your job is on the Immigration Skills List
• You’re under 26, studying or a recent graduate, or in professional training
• You have a PhD level qualification that’s relevant to your job
• You have a postdoctoral position in science or higher education
• You must also meet the English Language requirement

Please note that the University will assess your individual eligibility for sponsorship at the shortlisting stage.

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