Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Sports Therapy

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. 

About the Role

As Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Sports Therapy, you will be required to make a significant contribution to the delivery of our research-led teaching and learning in our BSc and MSc Sports Therapy courses. Depending on your experience and interest, you will also be required to supervise research students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and contribute to clinical supervision of BSc students. Through your teaching and supervision of students, you will be expected to help support students to gain graduate level employment and/or pursue further study, depending on their aspirations and interests. 

You will be expected to contribute to the research profile of the department through the activities of one of our Research Units, and/or expand our knowledge exchange and continuing professional development activities in areas aligned to your areas of expertise and the Department’s strategic priorities.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Matt Greig, Associate Head of Department in Sport, at [email protected]  

About You

You will be an enthusiastic, ambitious, and collegiate professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience. You will be an experienced and effective academic and/or practitioner with an appreciation and understanding of the competencies defined by our accrediting body the Society of Sports Therapists. 

We embed sports science and physical therapy principles within our programmes, and thus applications from experienced academics and/or practitioners from the applied sports sciences and musculoskeletal oriented allied health professions are welcome. Alternatively, applications from sports scientists with expertise in sports injury prevention, management or rehabilitation would be welcome.

You will have a passion for providing students with evidence-based teaching and learning and be committed to expanding your own research and/or knowledge exchange related activity. You will also be committed to engaging in relevant knowledge exchange and professional development activities which align to the Department’s strategic priorities. You will have a passion for enriching our students’ experience through your expertise and subject knowledge as evidenced by your qualifications and experience.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. 

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Further details:

Staff Recruitment, Payroll & Pension Services Helpdesk
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