Occupational Therapy Lecturer – Shape NZ’s Future Therapists

Otago Polytechnic; Dunedin; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin seeks an enthusiastic educator to teach on the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Based at Ōtepoti | Dunedin, you will deliver OT theory and practices to ākonga (learners) and may teach across multiple courses.

There may be leadership opportunities within the School of Occupational Therapy. We offer both part-time and full-time options with flexible hours; please indicate your preference in your cover letter.

Qualifications

• Professional OT with NZ registration and current annual practising certificate.
• Postgraduate qualification would be advantageous for leadership roles.
• Experience in teaching or training is advantageous for tertiary education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver teaching for allocated OT courses with a focus on progression across the programme.
• Contribute to course/curriculum review to meet learner needs and contemporary practice.
• Provide campus-based teaching, learning support and academic guidance to students.
• Contribute to assessment activities including marking and moderation.
• Provide pastoral support and assist with resource bookings and course information.

Skills

Clinical OT practice

Cultural safety

Communication & relationship building

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Microsoft Word/Excel/SharePoint/Teams

Education

NZ OT registration

Postgraduate qualification (advantage)

Tools

Word

Excel

SharePoint/Teams

Job description

Otago Polytechnic in Dunedin seeks an enthusiastic educator to teach on the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. Based at Ōtepoti | Dunedin, you will deliver OT theory and practices to ākonga (learners) and may teach across multiple courses.

There may be leadership opportunities within the School of Occupational Therapy. We offer both part-time and full-time options with flexible hours; please indicate your preference in your cover letter.