Faculty Member in Occupational Therapy Program

Batterjee Medical College; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Batterjee Medical College in Dubai invites applications for a senior academic position in occupational therapy. The role combines strong academic and clinical expertise with teaching, mentoring, and student-centered patient care, integrating theory with clinical practice in a high-quality academic setting.

The appointee will engage in simulation-based teaching, harness educational technologies and LMS platforms to enhance learning outcomes, and contribute to program development while upholding

Qualifications

• PhD in Occupational Therapy or related field.
• Valid professional license/registration (where applicable)
• Clinical experience in occupational therapy practice required
• Teaching experience in higher education preferred
• Familiarity with simulation-based teaching and educational technologies
• Experience with LMS (Blackboard) and digital learning platforms

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction and supervise clinical simulations.
• Mentor students and provide feedback on performance.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assessment of student learning.
• Promote evidence-based practice and clinical excellence.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance program quality and outcomes.

Skills

Academic expertise in Occupational-OT

Clinical experience in occupational-OT

Teaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Student-centered approach

Simulation-based teaching familiarity

Education

PhD in Occupational Therapy or related field

Tools

LMS (Blackboard) and digital learning platforms

Job description

Strong academic and clinical expertise in occupational therapy Excellent teaching mentoring and communication skills Student-centered and patient-focused approach Ability to integrate theory with clinical practice Commitment to academic quality and continuous improvement

Requirements

• PhD in Occupational Therapy or related field
• Valid professional license/registration (where applicable)
• Clinical experience in occupational therapy practice required
• Teaching experience in higher education preferred
• Familiarity with simulation-based teaching and educational technologies
• Experience with LMS (Blackboard) and digital learning platforms