Overview
Job Title: University Teacher in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (maternity cover)
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 09 August 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 Please note: We are advertising concurrently for a University Teacher in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation at grade 6 and 7. One post only is available and, therefore, we will make one appointment at grade 7 or grade 6 following interviews. Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for: 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 and will be able to carry out suitable assessments and prescribe exercise with individuals who are healthy, injured or who have a musculoskeletal limiting condition. They will have experience within an educational setting and will hold a relevant teaching / coaching qualification. They will have 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. About the University Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society. At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better. About the Department The School of Sport Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) is a multi-disciplinary school committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. It upholds the highest standards of excellence in research, innovation, and pedagogy across the full spectrum of disciplines within sport, exercise, health and wellbeing. Why should you Apply? With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow. If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Christof Leicht, Learning and Teaching Discipline Group Lead, via email to C.A.Leicht@lboro.ac.uk For more information on the grade 6 role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. For more information on the grade 7 role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Application Process For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact Dr Christof Leicht using the email above. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job. Our Benefits At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme. Where you work – 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. Financial Wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities. Support for you and those close to you – 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. Health and Wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support. Travel and sustainability – 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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