Lecturer in Sport Rehabilitation (Maternity Cover)

Since 1850, St Mary’s mission has been to provide a high quality academic and professional environment, inspired by its distinctive ethos and values. The University is an inclusive academic community, where everybody is welcomed.

St Mary’s provides an inspiring and welcoming environment and has a strong, supportive community. The University is proud of the support it gives to its students, and the support is underpinned by the provision of teaching that is student-focused with a strong emphasis on skills and character development.

At St Mary’s, you will be encouraged to nurture and educate our students, preparing them to be ready to meet the challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

The School of Sport, Health and Applied Science is an internationally recognised centre with established expertise and resources in sport, health and exercise sciences. At both undergraduate and postgraduate level, we are committed to offering vocationally relevant programmes of study with the highest academic standards.

The University is one of London’s top-performing sports institutions. Our new £8.5m sports centre was home to athletes from ten teams during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Today, it is a regular training ground for many international athletes.

We are looking for a Lecturer in Sport Rehabilitation for maternity cover, to teach on a number of sport rehabilitation modules and support the continued growth of the programme.

You will join an enthusiastic team and contribute to teaching on the undergraduate and postgraduate Sport Rehabilitation programmes. They will use innovative and engaging teaching to support and develop the sport rehabilitation curriculum. Candidates will be able to demonstrate an ability to contribute to the teaching of human anatomy and physiology, pathology of musculoskeletal injuries, and client assessment. You will also be expected to supervise students in our sport rehabilitation Student Placement Clinic. They will also undertake administrative duties and act as a personal tutor.

A relevant first degree and Masters-level qualification are essential, as is full graduate membership of a relevant professional body such as the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers, or the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists. A PhD is essential for this role. However, in exceptional cases, candidates without a PhD who can demonstrate substantial professional or clinical experience and accredited membership or relevant professional bodies may be considered as may candidates who are part way through their PhD studies. You will be an experienced practitioner, will possess the willingness and ability to undertake research and/or knowledge transfer activity, and will be a team player.

For further information about the role and for details of how to apply, please click on the link below: https://stmarysjobs.engageats.co.uk  

Closing date: 9 March 2017 at 23:59.

Interviews are likely to be held on 21 March 2017.