Lecturer in Physiotherapy
| Posting date: | 11 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,064 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | ST5 5BG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Keele University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | KU00005016 |
Summary
The Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking Lecturer in Physiotherapy to join our vibrant academic community in Keele University’s School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment across our MSci and MSc physiotherapy programmes, inspiring the next generation of practitioners with engaging, evidence‑informed education.
We warmly welcome applicants with specialist expertise in neurological physiotherapy or cardiorespiratory (CVR) physiotherapy, who can bring contemporary clinical insight and innovation to our curriculum. You will contribute to module development, practical skills teaching, and student support, working within a collaborative and supportive team.
Alongside teaching, you will have opportunities to develop your scholarship or research profile, with access to mentoring. Whether you are building your academic career or bringing extensive clinical experience into education, this role offers a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise can genuinely shape the future of physiotherapy practice.
If you are passionate about physiotherapy, excited by educating future professionals, and eager to contribute to impactful scholarship, we would love to hear from you.
You will have experience/qualifications in Physiotherapy and have the ability to teach practical skills.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
- Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
- Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
- Excellent staff pension scheme
- Access to continued personal, professional and career development
- On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
- Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
- Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Maxine Winstanley (m.r.winstanley@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: 1st May 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking Lecturer in Physiotherapy to join our vibrant academic community in Keele University’s School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality teaching, learning and assessment across our MSci and MSc physiotherapy programmes, inspiring the next generation of practitioners with engaging, evidence‑informed education.
We warmly welcome applicants with specialist expertise in neurological physiotherapy or cardiorespiratory (CVR) physiotherapy, who can bring contemporary clinical insight and innovation to our curriculum. You will contribute to module development, practical skills teaching, and student support, working within a collaborative and supportive team.
Alongside teaching, you will have opportunities to develop your scholarship or research profile, with access to mentoring. Whether you are building your academic career or bringing extensive clinical experience into education, this role offers a dynamic environment where your ideas and expertise can genuinely shape the future of physiotherapy practice.
If you are passionate about physiotherapy, excited by educating future professionals, and eager to contribute to impactful scholarship, we would love to hear from you.
You will have experience/qualifications in Physiotherapy and have the ability to teach practical skills.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
- Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
- Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
- Excellent staff pension scheme
- Access to continued personal, professional and career development
- On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
- Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
- Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Maxine Winstanley (m.r.winstanley@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: 1st May 2026
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