Lecturer in Musculoskeletal and Sports Rehabilitation

Bluetownonline; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Birmingham seeks a Lecturer in Musculoskeletal and Sports Rehabilitation. The role involves delivering engaging teaching, supporting student development, and contributing to a practice-focused curriculum. Ideal candidates will have experience in sports therapy or physiotherapy and a passion for education.

Benefits

38 days' paid leave per year

Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual health MOTs

Professional qualification sponsorship

Salary sacrifice schemes

Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sports Therapist or Physiotherapist.
• Strong foundation in evidence-based practice.
• Background in clinical or applied sport settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across key modules.
• Design innovative learning activities reflecting current clinical practice.
• Support students in developing academic and professional identities.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Clinical skills

Teaching

Education

Degree in Sports Therapy or related field

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Musculoskeletal and Sports Rehabilitation

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £31,012 - £34,769 per annum (pro rata of £38,249 - £42,882) - AC2

Job type: Permanent, part time, 30 hours per week

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

The Role:

Inspire the next generation of sports therapy professionals at a university known for applied education and industry relevance.

Are you an experienced Sports Therapist or Physiotherapist with a passion for developing the next generation of professionals in sport and exercise health?

We are seeking a professional and committed individual to join our academic team as a Lecturer in Musculoskeletal and Sports Rehabilitation within our BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy programme - a practice-focused programme which is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists (SST).

About the Role:

This role is ideal for practitioners with a strong foundation in evidence-based practice and a background in clinical or applied sport settings. You will deliver high-quality, engaging teaching and assessment across key modules in:

• Musculoskeletal assessment and diagnosis
• Sports injury recognition, management, and pathology
• Exercise therapy and rehabilitation strategies
• Evidence-based treatment modalities in sports therapy

You will contribute to a curriculum designed to:

• Develop students' clinical competencies in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, and management of sports injuries
• Promote evidence-informed treatment modalities used in sports therapy
• Enhance understanding of the scientific foundations of sports therapy, including pathology and physiology
• Cultivate research and analytical skills within applied sports therapy contexts
• Support students in conducting independent research projects
• Broaden access to higher education for learners from diverse educational backgrounds

The role will involve designing innovative learning activities that reflect current clinical practice, working closely with students in both classroom and practical settings, and supporting them in developing their academic and professional identities.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions 28.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 15th June 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

The University is an equal opportunities employer.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Musculoskeletal Lecturer, Sports Rehabilitation Lecturer, HNC/D Lecturer, Lecturer, University Lecturer, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher will also be considered for this role.