At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire students in Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences while advancing innovative research.
- Company: Join the University of Birmingham, a top-ranked institution with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent career progression, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.
- Other info: Opportunities to teach internationally and engage in diverse community outreach initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives and contribute to groundbreaking research in a supportive community.
- Qualifications: A strong background in education and a passion for teaching and research in health sciences.
The predicted salary is between 47389 - 56535 £ per year.
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Grade 8: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606
Grade 9: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £58,225 to £67,468 with potential progression once in post to £87,974
Grade: 8 or 9
Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: 28th June 2026
Interviews are scheduled for 15th July 2026
The School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences is a world-leading School that performs cutting-edge and translational research in all aspects of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation sciences. This unique platform allows us to address societal challenges from a multidisciplinary perspective and enrich our curricula with a research intensity that ranks us at 8th place in global league tables. The university has a long tradition in physiotherapy education and our school’s undergraduate physiotherapy programme is ranked number one in the UK in the Complete University Guide (2023, 2024 and 2025).
In addition to our postgraduate Manipulative Physiotherapy and Sport Exercise Medicine programmes in Edgbaston, we have recently launched these programmes in our Dubai campus, and there are opportunities to be involved in teaching on the Dubai campus as flying faculty.
You will be joining a thriving community of physiotherapists, health psychologists, physiologists, and sports scientists with access to excellent research and teaching facilities. The school is based in a purpose-built building with a range of teaching spaces and practical labs including simulation capture system. We work closely with clinical centres of excellence and are excited to extend our research and impact for the communities we serve via a new state-of-the-art Exercise and Rehabilitation Facility, The Centre for Movement and Wellbeing, which opened in March 2024 and includes a physiotherapy clinic. Future developments include a new Clinical Skills Building with simulation spaces for including ward, clinic and home environments.
Having been awarded Athena SWAN Silver status, the school is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusivity, and therefore welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our global community. The University of Birmingham holds Advance HE Race Equality Charter and Athena Swan Charter bronze awards and is a Stonewall Global Diversity Champion.
Role Summary
You will contribute to a range of education-related activities. In addition you will be expected to demonstrate academic citizenship, developing and maintaining mutually respectful and supportive working relationships with all staff and students, and ensuring the way you carry out your role impacts positively on how others carry out theirs.
Teaching is likely to include a substantial contribution to:
- the management, development and delivery of teaching and assessment at all levels;
- enhancement of the student experience and employability.
The role will typically also involve developing and advising others, including:
- providing expert advice to staff and students, and
- developing and advising others on learning and teaching tasks and methods.
You will be expected to advance teaching and learning practice in your modules within the school, take a role in leading curriculum development, and play an important role in student academic and pastoral support. You will deliver excellent teaching that inspires students, and is informed by discipline-based research.
Management and administration is likely to include developing and making substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement widening participation, schools outreach, or similar activities at Department/School level or further within the University.
OH & DBS Required
The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health and DBS clearance prior to appointment.
Appointments will be made at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level please specify which role you are applying for in the application.
Informal enquiries to Michael Mansfield, email:
Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.
We believe there is no such thing as a 'typical' member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website.
Assistant or Associate Professor (Education) - School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sci[...] in Birmingham employer: University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that prioritises equality, diversity, and employee growth. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to cutting-edge research in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, staff can engage in meaningful teaching and impactful community outreach while enjoying competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, this role provides opportunities for collaboration with clinical centres and involvement in international teaching initiatives, making it an ideal environment for academic professionals seeking to make a difference.
