Lecturer in Sports Therapy

University of Gloucestershire; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university in Cheltenham is seeking a Lecturer in Sports Therapy for a 9-month fixed term maternity cover. The ideal candidate will actively engage with students across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and demonstrate a strong student-centred teaching approach. A research portfolio in Sports Therapy is crucial, along with a commitment to enhancing student experience and employability. The role is part-time (0.6 FTE) at the Oxstalls Campus with competitive salary range of £38k to £43k annually.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive staff community

Disability Confident Leader

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Ability to contribute to Sports courses broadly.
• Clear personal plan to develop a programme of research.

Responsibilities

• Engage and support students across courses.
• Develop innovative teaching methods.
• Contribute to enhancing employability for students.

Skills

Student-centred approach

Research portfolio

Innovative teaching

Education

Relevant degree in Sports Therapy

Job description

Lecturer in Sports Therapy

Vacancy Details Summary
Salary : Grade 7 £38k – £43k per annum
Location : Oxstalls Campus
Job Type : Academic
Role Type : 9‑month fixed term maternity cover (0.6 FTE)
Closing Date : 13 January 2025

About the School

The School of Health, Education and Science at the University of Gloucestershire is a thriving and exciting environment to work in. The School’s vision is based on three key words: Belonging, Transforming and Professional. We are a student‑centred institution, and these three words guide our decisions, targets and ambitions for the School.

About the Role

Making a contribution to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the post‑holder will be an engaging and innovative lecturer who shares our student‑centred approach, ready to offer a high standard of support and keen to make a positive contribution to the student experience and employability. A willingness and flexibility to contribute to aspects of the Sports courses more broadly would be an asset. Applicants should offer a research portfolio commensurate with career stage and trajectory, and be able to outline a clear personal plan to develop a programme of research.

How to Apply

To apply please click the APPLY button at the bottom of this page. You will be asked to submit a CV along with a supporting statement that addresses how you meet the essential criteria, or please complete the attached application form. CVs alone will not be considered.

Contact Details

Kirsten Wing or Dr Craig Barden

Academic Course Leaders for BSc and MSc Sports Therapy

Key Dates

• Closing date: 13 January
• Interview date: 20 January
• Start date: beginning of April

The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under‑represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.