Assistant Professor (Fixed-term)

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Fitness facilities

Staff discounts

Travel schemes

Job summary

The University of Nottingham is seeking a motivated individual to support the delivery of the BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation programme, including supervising the student-led soft tissue therapy clinic at the David Ross Sports Village Injury Clinic.

You will bring experience in exercise, manual therapies, pre-hospital trauma care, anatomy and injury assessment to the role, with opportunities for part-time or full-time hours in a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering the BSc Sport Rehabilitation programme.
• Ability to supervise student-led clinic sessions.
• Knowledge of exercise prescription and injury management.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Sport Rehabilitation programme.
• Supervise the student-led soft tissue therapy clinic at David Ross Sports Village Injury Clinic.

Skills

Exercise therapy

Manual therapies

Pre-hospital trauma care

Anatomy

Injury assessment

Job description

Salary £42,254 to £58,225 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.

Area Health Sciences Research & Teaching

Location UK Other

Salary £42,254 to £58,225 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date Monday 26 October 2026

Reference MED505626

About the role

This role will primarily support the delivery of the BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation programme, including providing supervision to the student-led soft tissue therapy clinic located within the David Ross Sports Village Injury Clinic.

About the team

The BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation programme team is currently made up of a mix of full-time and part-time staff, including three Graduate Sport Rehabilitators, two Physiotherapists, and one clinical exercise physiologist. The team is supported by a variety of honorary posts across a range of professional backgrounds including pre-hospital trauma care, professional regulation, military rehabilitation, and sport psychology.

About you

You will be expected to have experience that would support the delivery of the BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation programme, including the delivery of areas such as exercise, manual therapies, pre-hospital trauma care, anatomy, and injury assessment and management.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
• As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with 30 days' holiday allowance (plus additional university closure days) and a highly attractive pension scheme. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What next

Following the closing date for this position suitable applicants will be shortlisted for interview as required.

This is a fixed-term post available immediately for a period of 1 year. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week); however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may also be considered.

Please contact Richard Moss ([e-mail]), BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation Programme Lead, if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further details

• Job Description/Role Profile

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