Assistant Professor in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation; Education - School of Sport, Exercise

Position Details

School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Location:

University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606

Grade: 8

Full Time, Permanent

Closing date: 18th January 2026

Interviews Scheduled: 30th January 2026

The School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences is seeking to grow our team by appointing a full-time Assistant Professor in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (teaching focused) who will contribute to a range of education-related and administration activities within the School across our pre and post registration physiotherapy programmes.

As an assistant professor, you will be a passionate and inspiring educator, with significant experience in practice-based or classroom education who is capable of facilitating learning in students of all levels. You will have an in‑depth understanding of the UK healthcare context and an extensive background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice with proven specialist clinical skills demonstrated across one or more of healthcare, community and sport and exercise settings.

You will demonstrate a strong understanding of person‑centred clinical reasoning and evidence‑based management strategies in the contemporary musculoskeletal context that you are able to communicate and contextualise to support student learning. Your teaching will draw on your own clinical expertise and research evidence to deliver exceptional education and set our graduates up for future success throughout their career.

You may already have experience working in physiotherapy education or be looking to move from a clinical setting into higher education to continue your own career development. We would consider job share options for excellent candidates who wish to retain a clinical post alongside a teaching role within the school.

You will be looking to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of physiotherapy, leading and enhancing our programmes to ensure an outstanding educational journey for our students. Your enthusiasm for educating future physiotherapists will drive you to advance your own teaching and learning practices and develop those around you. You’ll be a cornerstone in healthcare education, providing unwavering academic and pastoral support to students, ensuring they receive an exceptional learning experience.

In our vibrant and inclusive community, you’ll champion diversity and uphold values of integration and support for all, regardless of abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, faith, or gender. Your commitment to these principles will be evident in every aspect of your role.

Working within the physiotherapy programme teams, you will make a substantial contribution to the leadership and delivery of musculoskeletal physiotherapy education on the School’s qualifying physiotherapy degree programmes and our postgraduate musculoskeletal physiotherapy programmes on our Edgbaston and Dubai campuses. You will lead and contribute to module teams which plan, prepare and deliver excellent engaging and challenging teaching that inspires students and prepares them for current and future practice and a career in physiotherapy.

You will seek out opportunities to develop the educational experience for our students which may include the identification and enhancement of placement education, integrating simulation into the curriculum and using new technology to support teaching, learning and assessment.

In the realm of management and administration, you’ll be a leader and a collaborator, steering activities within the School and more widely across the University. Your contributions will be substantial, whether through curriculum development, public engagement, widening participation, or outreach initiatives. You’ll embody academic citizenship, fostering respectful and supportive relationships with staff and students alike, positively influencing their roles.

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