Lecturer/senior Lecturer in Sports Therapy - Ormskirk, United Kingdom - Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University

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Ormskirk, United Kingdom

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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 modules on Sports Therapy, which might include clinical supervision, and other areas of our core curriculum depending on your areas of expertise and experience.

You will be expected to contribute to the research profile of the department through the activities of one of our Research Units, and to meet the qualitative and qualitative requirements for submission to the next Research Excellence Framework.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.

You should 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 experienced academics and/or practitioners from the applied sports sciences and musculoskeletal oriented allied health professions are also a good fit.

A desire to provide a high-quality learning experience is essential, and your teaching will be informed by your practical and/or research experiences.

An established research profile aligned specifically to research in sports injury management, prevention, rehabilitation, etc. is advantageous, however research mentorship will be provided to enable your contribution to the sports therapy team.

An interest therefore in disseminating research that complements the existing research strands within the Sports Injuries research group is essential, as is a willingness to contribute to a growing capacity for post-graduate supervision of graduate sports therapists.

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 stateoftheart sport and leisure facilities
Beautiful awardwinning oncampus working environment
Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more

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.

Because for us education isn't about how much you take in. It's about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is "A great success storyan institution that improves and impresses year after year" - Times Higher Education.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£37,386.00-£56,048.00 per year

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