Lecturer in Occupational Therapy - Salford

The University Of Salford; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a motivated Lecturer in occupational therapy education. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching and fostering an inclusive community. Candidates should have experience in occupational therapy, a commitment to innovative education, and a passion for improving student experiences. The university offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Commitment to Net Zero by 2038

Qualifications

• Dynamic academic at Lecturer level with experience in practice-based learning.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to develop inclusive curricula.
• Motivated and creative with a commitment to diversity and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in occupational therapy.
• Support innovative simulation and practice-based learning opportunities.
• Foster an inclusive community to improve student belonging.

Skills

Experience in occupational therapy education

Team player

Innovative teaching methods

Research and enterprise activities

Education

Relevant academic qualification (PhD preferred)

Job description

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to plan, design, develop and deliver a range of high-quality programmes of study at all levels.
• Support development and delivery of innovative, simulation and practice-based learning opportunities within our newly accredited occupational therapy programmes.
• Work with industry partners to innovate and identify and explore opportunities for enterprise, research and knowledge exchange.
• Foster the development of an inclusive community, using teaching approaches which encourage inclusivity, working in partnership with students to improve their sense of belonging, diversifying the curriculum and using approaches to inclusive assessment to close the award gap.
• Progress research and enterprise activities, in line with School priorities.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic academic at Lecturer level (Grade 8) with experience in occupational therapy education. Working with the Head of Subject and senior lectures in the team, the post holder will deliver high quality teaching and learning to deliver excellent outcomes and student experience across pre- and post-registration occupational therapy education, enterprise and research.

We are looking for a motivated, creative and ambitious academic, building on our strengths to meet the demands of a changing health and social care landscape. The candidate must be an excellent team player who is willing to work on a variety of activities and tasks both within the Occupational Therapy team ind in the Directorate and wider School/University. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career within an innovative, progressive and supportive environment with a range of opportunities for development.

What's in it for you?

• All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.
• We value diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives.
• We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
• And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference - to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you'll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive