Associate Professor in Physiotherapy in School of Health and Social Care
Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) is an innovative, inclusive and ambitious University, focused on the impact of its demand-led teaching and research. We are proud to be ranked the top modern university in Scotland (THE World University Rankings 2024) and we are the leading Edinburgh university for student satisfaction for the last 5 years (NSS 2020-2024).
We are offering an opportunity to join our fantastic team as an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy in our School of Health and Social Care.
The School of Health & Social Care is a vibrant academic community for over 3,400 students and 140 staff. Our strategic aim is to make an enduring impact on health, care and society in Scotland and beyond through high-quality programmes of education and research.
The Role:
As Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, you will support learning and teaching by contributing to and building the allied health professional (AHP) / physiotherapy capacity and capability within the subject group, as well as your own personal portfolio of research.
You will use your knowledge and experience of effective teaching and mentorship to translate relevant clinical practice (including research) into a comprehensive and engaging curriculum that prepares and inspires the next generation of physiotherapists.
You will also build and complement knowledge exchange, e.g. the development of continuous professional development courses, and support the development of strategic partnerships to enhance the profile of physiotherapy, including the wider AHP community.
You will be joining a team of motivated, approachable, and professional individuals committed to their discipline, who support each other using a partnership approach.
Furthermore, if you have ongoing clinical experience, you will use your up-to-date knowledge and skills to keep our courses current and relevant.
What we will need from you:
* Qualification in physiotherapy at least to MSc level
* HCPC registered or eligible to apply (CSP member desirable but not essential)
* Profile that demonstrates at least national standing and some international engagement
* A passion for teaching, learning and personal/professional development
Minimum of 46 days annual leave (includes bank holidays), generous pension scheme (26%), flexible working and professional development opportunities.
Additional information:
For role enquiries, please contact Dr Fiona Maclean, Head of Subject for Allied Health and Social Care Sciences at f.maclean@napier.ac.uk. For general queries (including the application process and right to work/sponsorship issues) please contact recruitment@napier.ac.uk.
The University is committed to inclusion and holds Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. We are a flexible Employer.
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