Lecturer - Physiotherapy

The University of Greater Manchester is a 'Teaching Intensive, Research Informed Assessment Enabled' higher education institution whose distinctive high quality, student-focused, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes attract students from all over the world.

Our staff are at the heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on being outstanding professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed, industry led courses in numerous subject areas.

The key duties of the post holder will be to contribute to the teaching and delivery of the Physiotherapy Programme, undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes, including the academic and personal support of students. In addition, you will be expected to contribute to the student recruitment and admissions of the Physiotherapy Programme.

Professional Membership/Registration is a desirable requirement for this role along with a first degree and preferably a teaching qualification. We are particularly interested in candidates with contemporary experience in Physiotherapy. A commitment to undertaking a PhD and membership of the Higher Education Academy is an essential requirement of the role.

We are interested in candidates with contemporary experience in neurological and/or cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy.

The successful candidate should demonstrate a practical awareness of current developments in Physiotherapy Education as well as being able to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a range of links between courses and the Professional sector.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment. This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.