Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Canterbury Christ Church University; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Canterbury Christ Church University invites applications to join our dynamic Occupational Therapy team, contributing to high‑quality teaching, curriculum innovation and research activity that shapes the next generation of practitioners.

You will collaborate across Allied and Public Health and the wider School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health, helping to foster interprofessional education, meaningful research partnerships and impact on students, practice partners and communities.

Job description

Background of department/role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving occupational therapy team at a university committed to transforming lives through education, research and professional practice.

We are a dynamic and forward-thinking Occupational Therapy team committed to shaping the future of the profession. We deliver innovative undergraduate and postgraduate occupational therapy programmes that provide access to rewarding careers and support the development of a diverse and highly skilled workforce. Our team is actively engaged in research and scholarly activity, exploring contemporary issues in professional practice, workforce development, and social justice, helping to influence and advance the profession locally, nationally, and internationally.

We are seeking an enthusiastic colleague who shares our passion for occupational therapy and for developing the next generation of practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality teaching, curriculum innovation, and research activity within a supportive and collaborative academic community. You will also work alongside experienced colleagues across Allied and Public Health and the wider School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health, helping to shape interprofessional education, foster meaningful research collaborations, and make a lasting impact on students, practice partners, and the communities.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is:

Flexible and connected (Academic & Student Facing)
Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the service being delivered and to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus.

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way.

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work.

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position may not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.