Lecturer in Sports Therapy

University of Gloucestershire; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Gloucestershire's School of Education and Applied Science invites applications for a teaching-focused academic post based at the Oxstalls campus. The post-holder will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, supporting a student-centred approach and enhancing employability.

Candidates should develop a clear personal research plan and build a portfolio commensurate with career stage.

Job description

About the role

The School of Education and Applied Science at the University of Gloucestershire is a thriving and exciting environment to work in. The School'svision 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. The post-holder will primarily be based at the Oxstalls campus.

Making a contributionto teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the post-holders will be engaging and innovative lecturers who share 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. They should also be able to outline a clear personal plan to develop a programme of research.

Dr Kirsten Wing - [e-mail] (Undergraduate course leader for BSc Sports Therapy) or

Please note that this role does not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route.

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 Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that the University is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification.

The University has also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensure fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process, recognise and value the transferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria within the job specification.