Lecturer in Sports Therapy - Part Time - Maternity Cover

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Institute of Applied Sciences

Part Time 0.8fte or 2 x 0.4fte Lecturers

Temporary contract up to 29.6 hours per week for up to 12 months

About this role

Join our highly professional, committed and student focused academic community based at the Chichester campus. We are looking to fill a part time Lecturer role with either one 0.8fte appointment or two 0.4 fte appointments to join the Sports Therapy team in the Institute of Applied Sciences covering a period of maternity leave commencing in September. The post holder will plan, prepare and deliver quality teaching on a range of modules on the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy, and assess and provide feedback on student assignments. In addition, you will act as academic advisor and assist with the supervision of student projects and clinical supervision in the University of Chichester Sports Injury Clinic. You will also contribute to the wider subject area of Sports Therapy and where appropriate, support other departments within the University. We will consider a job share.

About you

The appointed postholder will have a good relevant undergraduate degree with further professional or academic qualifications at Masters level or equivalent. Ideally you will have Qualified Teacher Status or HE teaching qualification if not we will support you to undertake the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education. 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.

You will demonstrate knowledge of current initiatives underpinning the subject area and extensive knowledge of Rehabilitation and Acute Care. You will also have exceptional organisational skills and the ability to engage, enthuse and inspire students.

About the team

You will work within the team to strengthen the distinctiveness of the University’s student experience as high-quality, personalised, accessible and aspirational. You’ll need to demonstrate an ability to work effectively and positively within a small academic team, excellent teaching methods with the ability to develop a variety of approaches to learning and teaching that is student-centred, inclusive and flexible.

We are a top 40 UK University who prides itself on our sense of community, including an excellent staff experience.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• Defined Benefit pension scheme via our provider the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Your own monthly contributions are enhanced with employer contributions and a substantial automatic lump sum life cover scheme enhancement.
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance of 35 days pro rata with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• There’s also an on-site gym; a cycle purchase salary sacrifice scheme; subsidised bus travel between our Bognor and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre; 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff and extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.

Enquiries are welcomed by Mike Lauder, Director of the Institute of Applied Sciences via email   [email protected]

• Closing Date: Wednesday 29th May 2024
• Interview Date: Monday 10th June 2024

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.

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