Reader/Professor of Rehabilitation and/or Physiotherapy

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks a dynamic Professor of Rehabilitation and/or Physiotherapy to join their London team. This role involves leading innovative teaching and research, attracting significant funding, and mentoring the next generation of scholars. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a relevant field and have a strong track record of academic leadership and collaboration. Join a diverse and inclusive community committed to excellence in education and research, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact in the field of rehabilitation and physiotherapy.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration or Chartered Physiotherapist required.
• Proven ability to attract research funding and supervise PhD students.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative teaching and research in Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy.
• Supervise PhD students and contribute to academic leadership.

Skills

Research Funding Attraction

Academic Leadership

Teaching Experience

PhD in Rehabilitation or Physiotherapy

Collaboration Skills

Supervision of PhD Students

Education

PhD or equivalent in Rehabilitation or Physiotherapy

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Reader/Professor of Rehabilitation and/or Physiotherapy, London

Client: Kings College London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0188b46c006f

Job Views: 2

Posted: 18.04.2025

Expiry Date: 02.06.2025

Job Description:

Grade: Professor

Essential criteria:

1. Full GMC registration with valid license to practice or Chartered Physiotherapist (UK HCPC or other national registration body and eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC)
2. PhD or equivalent qualification in rehabilitation, physiotherapy or a related discipline
3. Proven ability to attract programmatic research funding and evidence of grant applications during the previous 3 years
4. Substantive portfolio of internationally recognised research in Rehabilitation and/or Physiotherapy
5. Evidence of academic leadership and strategic contributions
6. Sufficient PI and/or Co-I grant income with a percentage of salary recovery over the last 5 years to support a team of 3-5 research staff
7. Significant experience of high-quality and innovative teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
8. Track record of national and international collaborations
9. Substantive esteem indicators such as routinely invited to speak at international meetings, chair and organiser of national/international meetings, chairing and serving on professional and scientific grant committees and Editorial Boards
10. A track record of supervising PhD students to completion and post-doctoral mentorship

Desirable criteria:

1. 5 peer reviewed publications in the last five years, of “world leading“ or ”internationally excellent” quality (with substantive and critical authorship contribution)

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘[How we Recruit]( pages. We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.