Lecturer in Physiotherapy; equivalent

Position Details

School of Education, Sport and Health Sciences

Location: Brighton - Falmer
Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 pro rata
Contract Length: 12 months
Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026
Interview Date: See advert
Reference: EH-R

We are recruiting for a Lecturer with excellent clinical and academic skills to teach across our BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, pre-registration MSc Physiotherapy, and Apprenticeship programmes. These well-established programmes rank highly for student satisfaction and graduate employment. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and creative team, embedding innovative teaching and simulation opportunities, focussing on enhancing the student experience and sharing in the co-creation and delivery of these popular and respected programmes.

• Teach coursework for the BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, pre‑registration MSc Physiotherapy, and Apprenticeship programmes.
• Deliver innovative teaching and simulation opportunities and contribute to curriculum development.
• Act as a personal tutor, using listening, interpersonal and pastoral care skills to support students and refer them to specialist services when necessary.

• Relevant degree in physiotherapy plus a postgraduate MSc, or a relevant first degree plus a pre‑registration MSc in Physiotherapy. Candidates with a post‑registration MSc nearing completion will be considered.
• Current and active registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Physiotherapist.
• A Higher Education teaching qualification and/or a HEA Fellowship, or the ability to achieve these within 12 months.
• Recent professional activity and up‑to‑date, sound knowledge of current developments in health and generic teaching skills.
• Experience of implementing creative approaches to teaching and learning in universities and/or clinical practice.
• Understanding of academic standards and the knowledge and skills required to foster the programme.

Desirable:
Post‑graduate qualifications, an active research portfolio, a Doctorate with supervisory experience, and physiotherapy clinical experience in neurological rehabilitation. The successful candidate will also educate students on basic science, patient management, leadership and professionalism.

Working Conditions:

0.6 full‑time equivalent, fixed term for 12 months. Interviews planned for the week beginning 27th July 2026.

For informal enquiries please contact Health and Rehabilitation Subject Lead, Dr Lucy Redhead () or Colin Paterson ().

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning and teaching environment and encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

Further information about working for us, including benefits, can be found in the working with us section of our vacancies page.