Keele University

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
School of Allied Health Professions

Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Neurology) - (Education and Scholarship or Education and Research)

Grade 7a/8  Starting salary* £35,844 or £42,793 (dependent upon experience*)  

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent  student experience.  With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.  Further information can be found at http://www.keele.ac.uk

Due to an expanding AHP portfolio and increasing student numbers, an exciting opportunity has arisen for one full time position as a Lecturer in Physiotherapy (Neurology) in the School of Allied Health Professions, to teach across the School’s undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum. Physiotherapy, Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) and Rehabilitation and Exercise Science are established and growing programmes within the School and a new MSc (2 year) Prosthetics and Orthotics Programme starts in 2022.
 
The School offers high quality undergraduate and pre-registration as well as postgraduate provision and PGR supervision. The School hosts the “Prevention, Performance and Rehabilitation” Faculty research theme and supports both Scholarship and Research collaborations. This post offers the opportunity for applicants with a PhD to be appointed on a Lecturer (Education and Research) contract to further develop a research career or those with more scholarly ambition, to be appointed on a Lecturer (Education and Scholarship) contract.

Since September 2019 the School has offered a 4-year MSci in Physiotherapy and since January 2020 a 2-year pre-registration Masters in Physiotherapy. You will play a part in the development of educational initiatives aligned with the School strategic direction, and will pursue scholarly activities in line with the School focus.  You will be an HCPC registered Physiotherapist, with an appreciation of the principles of teaching and learning in higher education. 

Applications for job share/part-time contracts are welcome.

The School is situated at the heart of Keele University’s beautiful and vibrant campus. The University has excellent transport links and is situated within an hour of the cities of Manchester and Birmingham.  

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. The School is proud to have Athena SWAN bronze status. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles. 

Please note this appointment is subject to both medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Post Ref: KU00001856

Closing date for applications:  21 August 2021

Interviews will be held on: To be confirmed

For full post details please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies  

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