Lecturer in Sports Therapy

About the role

Making a contribution to teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the post-holders will be engaging and innovative lecturers who share our student-centred approach, ready to offer a high standard of support and keen to make a positive contribution to the student experience and employability. A willingness and flexibility to contribute to aspects of the Sports courses more broadly would be an asset.

Applicants should offer a research portfolio commensurate with career stage and trajectory. They should also be able to outline a clear personal plan to develop a programme of research.

How to apply

In formulating your application, please explicitly address within your supporting statement the Essential and Desirable criteria for this post, as set out within the Person Specification. To minimise duplication of your effort, please limit your application tocompletion of the application form; a cover letter and CV will not be required.

Contact details

Dr Kirsten Wing - kwing1@glos.ac.uk  (Undergraduate course leader for BSc Sports Therapy) or

Dr Craig Barden - cbarden@glos.ac.uk (Postgraduate course leader for MSc Sports Therapy)

Key dates

Closing date: 17th November 2026

Interview: 24th November 2026

Please note that this role does not meet the minimum eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa route.

To avoid disappointment please apply early, should we find a suitable candidate we will close the advert.

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The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that the University is inclusive and accessible. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification.

The University has also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged. For applicants, this means we aim to ensure fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process, recognise and value the transferable skills and experience gained through military service. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to veterans and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria within the job specification.