At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging lectures and practical sessions in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
- Company: Join the vibrant community at Loughborough University, a leader in education and innovation.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, competitive pay, and access to fantastic facilities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: PhD or nearing completion, with relevant teaching/coaching qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 35608 - 43150 £ per year.
Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Full-time (37 hrs per week); Maternity cover for 12 months or the earlier return of post-holder.
The main duties of the University Teacher in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation will be to support the SSEHS Exercise Rehabilitation and Sport Rehabilitation Programmes. These will include but are not limited to delivering lectures, seminars, practical and laboratory-based sessions. There will be administrative tasks allied to module leadership and the organization of Practice Based Learning opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Practical experience within a sport or general health setting.
- Ability to carry out suitable assessments and prescribe exercise with individuals who are healthy, injured or who have a musculoskeletal limiting condition.
- Experience within an educational setting.
- A relevant teaching/coaching qualification.
- A PhD in a relevant discipline or will be in the later stages of attaining a PhD.
- Qualifications at undergraduate and postgraduate level aligned to the use of exercise in musculoskeletal rehabilitation are preferred.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Christof Leicht, Learning and Teaching Discipline Group Lead, via email.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you would like to request please contact Dr Christof Leicht using the email above.
Our Benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
- Access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
- Competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
- Support through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
- Discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
- Access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
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