Overview
About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Healthcare at the University of Leicester as a Lecturer in Physiotherapy, contributing to a dual award programme delivered in partnership with Chongqing Medical University (CQMU). You will teach and assess across the BSc Physiotherapy (University of Leicester) and BSc Rehabilitation (CQMU) programmes, with regular travel to China as part of the flying faculty team. Teaching blocks in Chongqing are typically arranged in two to four visits per academic year, each lasting around three to four weeks.
You will be part of a dynamic and supportive academic team, delivering high-quality, research-inspired education across core domains including Musculoskeletal, Cardiorespiratory and Neurological Physiotherapy. In addition to teaching, you will contribute to curriculum development, student support, and academic leadership within the School. The University of Leicester is committed to inclusive and impactful education, and this role offers the chance to shape the future of physiotherapy training in an international context.
Responsibilities
* Teach and assess across the BSc Physiotherapy (University of Leicester) and BSc Rehabilitation (CQMU) programmes, with regular travel to China as part of the flying faculty.
* Contribute to curriculum development, student support, and academic leadership within the School.
* Engage in teaching blocks in Chongqing, typically two to four visits per academic year, each lasting around three to four weeks.
Qualifications and requirements
* Registered Physiotherapist with the HCPC and experience teaching within physiotherapy education.
* Clinical expertise spanning a range of core areas; confident in delivering engaging and innovative teaching in-person and online.
* Fellowship of the HEA or equivalent teaching qualification is essential, or willingness to obtain one within a set timeframe.
* Willingness to travel to China for approximately 10–12 weeks annually.
* Desirable: experience in curriculum design, international collaboration, and pedagogical scholarship.
Values and environment
The University of Leicester values its community of Citizens of Change and is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants who share these values and are eager to contribute to our global teaching mission.
Informal enquiries
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Seth O’Neill on seth.oneill@leicester.ac.uk.
Vacancy terms
Full-time, or job share considered; permanent.
Applications for jobshare will be considered.
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