Assistant Professor (Practice) in Physiotherapy

Euraxess; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Assistant Professor (Practice) to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance student experiences through innovative teaching and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education and a passion for developing impactful teaching practices. With a commitment to academic excellence and inclusivity, this forward-thinking institution provides a supportive work environment, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to shaping the future of education and research.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous holidays

Excellent pension schemes

Relocation Assistance

Positive work-life balance

Qualifications

• A first-degree in a relevant subject and substantial professional experience required.
• Experience in designing and assessing impactful teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and mentoring to enhance student learning experiences.
• Engage in business and enterprise initiatives to promote student success.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Mentoring Skills

Collaboration

Knowledge Exchange

Research Skills

Education

First-degree in a relevant subject

Professional qualification

Job description

Organisation/Company: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Research Field: Sociology, Ethics in health sciences

Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)

Country: United Kingdom

Application Deadline: 21 May 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Funding: Not funded by a EU programme

Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, this role offers an opportunity to incorporate your practical experience into innovative teaching programs. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional student experiences and promoting student success through inspiring teaching, practice, knowledge exchange, scholarship, and engagement with business and enterprise activities.

You will demonstrate ongoing professional development by:

• Delivering high-quality teaching and mentoring to enhance students' learning experiences.
• Contributing to advanced scholarship and knowledge exchange.
• Leading with academic authority and driving excellence in your discipline.
• Engaging in business and enterprise initiatives.
• Shaping the future of physiotherapy/rehabilitation while pursuing your professional growth.

Further details about the Assistant Professor (Practice) role are available in the job description.

Qualifications include:

• A first-degree in a relevant subject and a professional qualification or substantial professional experience.
• Expertise in your discipline.
• Experience in designing, delivering, and assessing impactful teaching practices.
• A passion for collaboration and relationship-building with internal and external partners.
• A commitment to workforce development in physiotherapy and related fields.

Additional information about the role requirements can be found in the person specification.

Applications from the UK and worldwide are welcome. Details about Relocation Assistance are available on our web pages.

This opportunity is open to internal candidates without a current substantive academic role at Northumbria. Current academic staff are encouraged to consider progression via the Academic Development Review process.

To apply, click 'Apply Now'. Your application should include a cover letter and CV, with the CV highlighting research/education statements, grants, and publications (up to four of your best research outputs). Please include details of recent grants: title, funder reference, funder, amount, and your role. Also, provide copies of your top two research outputs (journal articles, book chapters, or practice-based portfolios).

Northumbria University, with over 37,000 students from 140+ countries, offers leading research, award-winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We support our staff with a positive work-life balance, excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holidays, and more.

Our values—Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition—are co-created by our team. Our work culture is shaped by listening, learning, supporting, respecting, trusting, and being bold.

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are flexible regarding hours and location. We value diversity and inclusivity, holding numerous awards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence. We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award and participate in the Euraxess initiative. Flexible working arrangements are available and can be discussed during recruitment.