Lecturer in Physiotherapy

About the role

We are investing in exciting new positions to further align with our strategic investment areas and applications are invited for the role of Lecturer in Physiotherapy with specialism in neurological rehabilitation. We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual to join our dynamic team. This is an opportunity to shape the future of the profession, in a school that is ambitious in its goal to lead the future of Physiotherapy in the UK. 

In this role, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching, supporting student learning and professional development, both in university and in practice. Furthermore, you will contribute to our expanding research, innovation and/or knowledge exchange activities. Importantly, you will also make a significant contribution to employability, and professional engagement with relevant internal and external organisations, at a regional, national, and international level.

If you share our vision of future-facing, inclusive, and evidence-informed Physiotherapy profession, and are excited to shape and support future practitioners, we encourage you to apply.

For further information or the opportunity for an informal visit or discussion, please contact:

Head of Department, Dr Susan Dewhurst (sdewhurst@bournemouth.ac.uk) or Programme Leader Rachael Bewes (rbewes@bournemouth.ac.uk)

About the department

The School of Allied Health and Exercise Science provides a vibrant and innovative environment. Located in the state-of-the-art Bournemouth Gateway Building, we offer an outstanding range of facilities coupled with access to the most up to date technology and equipment. The vision of the School is to support the development of highly-skilled staff and learners who will deliver excellence across a diverse range of services in an evolving landscape. Most importantly, we celebrate being a supportive community of staff, practitioners, students, and service users who work in partnership.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.