Assistant Professor (Teaching) Podiatry

Coventry University Group

Division, Department: PeoplesFuture Limited (PFL) ,PFL School of Health and Care

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £44,965 up to £51,314 (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Mode: Permanent, Full Time

Job Reference: 2508 

Our Mission

PeoplesFuture Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) provides a sector leading, dedicated inclusive service to Coventry University Group students supporting their successful global education experience and graduate employment outcomes. Tailoring our service to each students’ individual needs and career aspirations, we are an integral part of the student journey that starts at enrolment and continues beyond graduation. 

The Role

The School of Health and Care delivers an extensive range of undergraduate and post graduate courses for professionals working in health and social care settings. As we continue to develop our Allied Health Professions educational offer, we have been successful in securing funding to further expand our provision with the development of enhanced practice.  

We are looking to recruit a senior academic into the role of pathway lead for Podiatry with a vision to create and deliver our innovative Enhanced Practice curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity to co-develop and lead the development and our extensive enhanced practice provision alongside Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Dietetics.  You will have academic responsibility for ensuring that the pathway meets educational requirements of enhanced practice across the breath of podiatry practice. You will work within the Enhanced practice team with oversight of the core pathway, in addition you will have the opportunity to work with our Podiatry pre-registration curriculum team.  

You will be actively involved in the design and delivery of teaching as part of this role.  

Qualifications Required

·       Master’s degree in appropriate subject or Honours Degree with appropriate professional qualification and/or membership

·       HCPC podiatry registrant

·       A teaching qualification or willingness to acquire one

·       Active membership of Royal College of Podiatry  

Our Successful Candidate

You will be a HCPC registered Podiatrist, demonstrating a significant and successful track record of teaching, learning and assessment practice, and experience of assessment processes at Higher Education levels. Have strong experience of developing and delivering education programmes within the UK with an understanding of enhanced level practice, and line managing academic teams within a relevant portfolio. You will also need to have knowledge and experience of reviewing, modifying, developing and enhancing curriculum and programmes, and experience of enhancing learner satisfaction and outcomes. 

 The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package including:

·       Excellent Employers Pension Contribution

·       30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays

·       Holiday Purchase Scheme

·       Life Assurance 4x Salary

·       BUPA Cash Plan

·       50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants

·       CU Reward Scheme

·       Electric Car Scheme

·       Cycle To Work scheme 

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all. 

Please direct enquiries/informal discussion to Dr Kim Stuart ([email protected])

Application Closing Date: 5^th March 2025