Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (Musculoskeletal)

LUNEX University of Applied Sciences (Établissement d’Enseignement Supérieur Spécialisé) is an innovative and dynamic institution dedicated to transforming lives through education and research in health and sport.

Our education and research activities are characterised by scientific excellence, a hand-on approach, with clear social relevance, across three departments: the Department of Health, the Department of Sport and the Department of Management.

LUNEX was founded in Differdange, Luxembourg, in 2015, and gas a growing offer of English-language health and sports-based bachelor and master degree programmes. LUNEX is accredited by the Luxembourg Ministry of Research and Higher Education.

Our degree programmes are recognised throughout Europe, equipping more than 1,000 students for a range of exciting and meaningful careers.

We are expanding our team and inviting applications for a full-time or part-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Health. This role is focused on Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, with a particular emphasis on musculoskeletal disorders.

Roles and responsibilities

The appointment will be at the rank of a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will work within an established team of academics delivering physiotherapy programmes at both undergraduate and post graduate levels to deliver and manage modules, supervise students’ projects as well as a range of academic administrative tasks, incl. supporting students in their clinical placements and activities that ensure and further develop the quality of our physiotherapy education provision. A contribution to academic governance and research at LUNEX  is also expected.

Must-have requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• excellent subject expertise in the field of musculoskeletal or neurological physiotherapy and rehabilitation,
• excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills,
• excellent team working skills,
• very good English language skills (as English is the language of tuition at LUNEX)
• commitment to excellent patient care,
• ability to engage with students,
• commitment to continued professional development,
• a keen desire to engage in research and evidence-based teaching,
• the desire and ability to contribute to the evidence-base of the physiotherapy profession.
• leadership of research and evidence of academic publications and contribution to research.

Nice-to-have requirements

• OMPT qualification
• French or German language skills,
• expertise in teaching digital know-how in the context of physiotherapy,
• experience in delivering online courses.

We offer a dynamic and stimulating work environment within an international team of experts and a competitive salary in line with qualification and experience.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

After a pre-selection based on the application (CV and motivation letter), candidates can be invited to record a short video presentation. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview in Differdange (Luxembourg – depending on specific circumstances, an online interview could be arranged).

You can send your application to apply here

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