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Faculty of Science & Health
School of Sport, Health & Exercise Science
Teaching Fellow or Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Employment type: Permanent
Employment basis: Part-time (0.4fte)
Salary: £14,552 - £15,895 (£36,382 - £39,739 x 0.4 fte) per annum
Post number: ZZ007521
Date published: 28 March 2022
Closing date: 01 May 2022
Interview date: 10 May 2022
The University of Portsmouth is an ambitious institution with a track record of success. One of only four universities in the south east of England to achieve a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework and ranked in the top 150 in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
To support the development and delivery of a new pre-registration MSc Physiotherapy (commenced January 2022), we are seeking to appoint a 0.4fte Teaching Fellow or 0.4fte Lecturer in Physiotherapy. Situated within the Faculty of Science and Health we are hopeful of continued success from the recent submission to the REF2021. We rank amongst the leading Sport, Health and Exercise Science providers in the UK, and have consistently boasted excellent student satisfaction.
The successful candidate will be responsible for making a significant contribution to teaching and assessment activities and be situated in the Physical Activity, Health, and Rehabilitation theme. Candidates will be a registered practitioner with the Health and Care Professions Council, and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with NHS experience, who can evidence broad experience across clinical practice, support placement activities and the vocational relevance of our curriculum pathways in accordance with University strategy and School thematic strengths.
Individuals applying for the Lectureship will be required to contribute to research activities and have experience of engagement in high quality research/income generation.
We welcome applications from individuals who may not have held previous formal teaching posts but have relevant clinical experience. We will provide support as required in gaining relevant teaching qualifications.
Please note that up-to-date appropriate professional qualifications and current registration are a requirement of this role.The School comprises ~40 academic staff, ~950 Undergraduate/Postgraduate taught/research students. Recent investments have supported our student learning experiences, research environment, and estate developments to extend beyond our current accommodation; as per the estate space for Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation activities. The School features excellent human analysis facilities including motion capture, force, EMG and isokinetic dynamometry, a suite of environmental chambers, and access to clinical teaching and simulation facilities.
For further information, please contact Professor Richard Thelwell (Head of School; richard.thelwell@port.ac.uk) or Dr Tim Exell (Course Convenor: tim.exell@port.ac.uk)
The University of Portsmouth believes this role is not eligible for sponsorship with UKVI under the Skilled Worker Route visa. You will need to confirm details of an alternative visa to work in the UK when applying for this role.
How to apply
We kindly ask that candidates do not send CVs or cover letters as these will not be considered.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or from other ethnic groups who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.
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