Hourly Paid Part Time Lecturer - Physiotherapy

University of Staffordshire Business Engagement; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Staffordshire Business Engagement invites an experienced Physiotherapy academic to lead the development of a new MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) programme. This role designs and develops a Masters that will prepare graduates for registration as Physiotherapists and meet regulatory and professional body requirements.

Working with the Head of Department, colleagues, placement partners and external stakeholders, the post holder will drive curriculum development through internal

Qualifications

• Registered Physiotherapist with current professional registration.
• Experience in higher education programme and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of validation, quality assurance, and accreditation processes.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent academic and professional writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of the MSc Physiotherapy curriculum.
• Prepare validation and accreditation documentation.
• Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory requirements.
• Work with placement providers, healthcare partners, and University colleagues.
• Support programme approval and readiness for launch.

Skills

Curriculum development

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Academic writing

Job description

Hourly Paid Part Time Lecturer - Physiotherapy

School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences

Location: Stoke Campus
Salary: £38,784Per Annum Pro Rata
Release Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Reference: 280003-26

Part-Time Hourly Paid Lecturer - MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) Course Development Lead

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Physiotherapy academic and practitioner to lead the development of a new MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) programme. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in designing and developing a new professional Masters programme that will prepare graduates for registration as Physiotherapists and meet all regulatory and professional body requirements.

Working closely with the Head of Department, academic colleagues, professional services staff, placement partners and external stakeholders, the successful candidate will lead the curriculum development process through to internal validation and external accreditation approval.
This is a fixed term project role with up to 400 hours available.

What You'll Do

Lead the design and development of the MSc Physiotherapy curriculum

Prepare validation and accreditation documentation

Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory requirements

Work with placement providers, healthcare partners, and University colleagues

Support programme approval and readiness for launch

About You

You will be a registered Physiotherapist with:

• Experience of higher education programme and curriculum development
• Knowledge of validation, quality assurance, and accreditation processes
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent academic and professional writing abilities

Experience of programme validation, professional accreditation, or physiotherapy/allied health programme development would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

You’ll play a key role in creating a new professional programme that will help develop the next generation of Physiotherapists while working flexibly within a supportive academic environment.