Abertay University - Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences - Department of Health, Sport and Wellbeing
Location: Dundee
Salary: £38,249 to £55,755 per annum : Grade 7-8
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 12th February 2025
Closes: 4th March 2025
Job Ref: REQ001448
Abertay University is an ambitious, pioneering and successful modern university which transforms the lives of its students, and supports the development of industry and society regionally, nationally and globally.
Abertay has a strong record of innovation in student experience, community engagement and in promoting social mobility through education. This is underpinned by a deep commitment to research and knowledge exchange, and an ongoing programme of investment in the University’s digital and physical infrastructure.
The Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences delivers programmes and applied research in the areas of food and drink, the built and natural environment, forensic and biomedical sciences, mental health nursing, sociology, counselling, psychology, and sport and exercise sciences. The faculty seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Sports Therapy within the Department of Health, Sport and Wellbeing.
Reporting to the Head of Department, the role requires someone who is a current Graduate Sports Therapist and member of the Society of Sports Therapists. The candidate will play a leading role in developing content and teaching on our new MSc Sports Therapy programme starting in September 2025. Additional responsibilities will include assessing students on the postgraduate programme, supporting students during placements, engagement in programme development and quality monitoring within the department.
The candidate needs to be flexible, and able to teach and supervise all the required practical aspects of our accredited master’s and to work well with a small team of colleagues. The role requires excellent practical, organisational, team working and communication skills, a commitment to teaching and programme development, and the ability to work across disciplines and organisations.
If you believe you have the skills and experience for this interesting and challenging role, please submit your application through our online recruitment system, which can be found at https://www.abertay.ac.uk/discover/work-here/jobs/
Please note that we will only accept applications through our online recruitment system.
The closing date for applications is 4th March 2025.