Visiting Lecturer – Allied Health (Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy) Post Ref: NUVL1826

Birmingham Newman University is located in a quiet residential area only a few miles from Birmingham City Centre, which creates a tranquil and focused learning environment for students. Newman is a different kind of university; we’re driven by the belief that higher education should enable us to develop new ways of understanding the world and help make a positive impact within it.

Newman’s interactive teaching styles and pedagogy of partnership seek to ensure that we teach and learn with our students, working together to make a difference in and for our communities. With a diverse study body, providing a personalised student experience is a hallmark of the Newman offer; we listen to students to continually improve and shape the University experience empowering all students to be able to grow and succeed.

What are we looking for?

Birmingham Newman University is looking to recruit Visiting Lecturers to support learning, teaching and assessment activities across our growing Allied Health provision which consists of the following programmes:

· BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy

· BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science

· BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy

· BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy (due to commence September 2027 subject to validation)

We welcome applications from HCPC-registered Occupational Therapists, HCPC- registered Paramedics, HCPC-registered Physiotherapists and HCPC-registered Speech and Language Therapists with current professional expertise and a passion to share this knowledge with students.

If appointed as a Visiting Lecturer, teaching will be allocated on an hourly basis. Successful applicants will be contacted when their expertise is required during the course of the academic year. The number of hours available will be subject to course requirements and may be offered at short notice. The hourly rate of pay for this role varies dependant on the type of work completed. Please see Appendix One of the associated job description for more information.

Relevant subject expertise and the willingness to support simulation activities and practical teaching sessions is essential. Teaching experience gained in a practice based role or academic environment is preferred. Weekday availability is required.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Dr Annabel Masson a.masson@staff.newman.ac.uk , to discuss the role further.

• Visiting Lecturer – Allied Health (Occupational Therapy, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy) (PDF – 193KB)

(Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated).

This form is for questions about the advertised role. For questions about your application or the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@newman.ac.uk.

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities.