Associate or Full Professor in Sport Physiotherapy

HES-SO Valais-Wallis trains X students and contributes, through research, to economic and social development as well as job creation. Its School of Health, with the Physiotherapy program in Leukerbad, the French-speaking nursing program in Sion, and the German-speaking nursing program in Viège, includes an innovative and interdisciplinary Ra&D institute, training high-level professionals in a field that is part of the development of a health ecosystem X, supported by the future Health Campus, which promotes synergies between research and clinical and sports practice. It offers an ideal environment for developing ambitious interdisciplinary projects. Join us!To strengthen research and teaching within the Physiotherapy program, the School of Health is announcing the position of: Associate or Full Professor in Sports Physiotherapy (min. 80%).YOUR MISSION- Acquire, manage, and develop research activities related to the field of sports physiotherapy.- Undertake teaching responsibilities for basic education, Master's level, and continuing education in physiotherapy.- Be responsible for modules for basic education and, if applicable, for continuing education.- Develop and promote the institute's activities with professional and scientific communities at local and regional levels, enhancing the visibility and reputation of the School of Health.- Get involved in supporting academic succession in research and education in physiotherapy punctuated by obtaining proven experience in research related to sports activities (with recognized funding and a clinical background of at least 5 years in the field of sports physiotherapy and a strong teaching aptitude or in the process of obtaining it), teaching experience at the tertiary level, mastery of the French or German language with very good knowledge of the second language. Spoken and written English at working level min. 80%.Work locations: Leukerbad and SionStart of employment (to be agreed)INFORMATIONM. Pierre-Henri, head of the Physiotherapy program at the School of Health (tel, and Ms. X Preux-Allet, director of the School of Health, (tel will provide you with all the information you wish concerning the job description. We invite you to submit your complete application file (CV, cover letter, diplomas, and work certificates) by clicking on the Apply button until April 18. Only applications submitted online will be considered. jid678f141aen jit0310aen jpiy26aen