Occupational Therapy Lecturer: Teach & Inspire in Dunedin

Qjumpers; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Qjumpers in Dunedin is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to deliver theory and practice to ākonga pursuing a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. The role involves teaching across multiple courses, contributing to course development and assessment, and providing student support.

Successful candidates will have clinical OT experience, NZ registration, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural safety.

Qualifications

• Has clinical occupational therapy practice experience.
• Demonstrates kawa whakaruruhau and Te Ao Māori in OT context.
• Committed to helping ākonga learn with diverse needs.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and mana whenua values.
• Excellent communication with ability to build relationships.
• NZ registration as an occupational therapist with annual practicing cert.
• Postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
• Willingness to undertake training in tertiary teaching space.
• Good computer literacy; proficient in Word/Excel/SharePoint/Teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver teaching content for occupational therapy courses.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate and progress the programme.
• Review and develop courses to meet learning needs and practice.
• Provide campus-based teaching, learning support and guidance.
• Contribute to assessment activities: marking, moderation, results, progress.
• Provide pastoral support to learners regarding content and assessments.
• Contribute to wider delivery and development of the programme.

Skills

Clinical OT practice

Communication skills

Cultural safety (kawa whakaruruhau)

Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Relationship building

NZ OT registration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Postgraduate qualification in OT

NZ OT registration (credential)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint/Teams

Job description

Qjumpers in Dunedin is seeking an enthusiastic Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to deliver theory and practice to ākonga pursuing a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. The role involves teaching across multiple courses, contributing to course development and assessment, and providing student support.

Successful candidates will have clinical OT experience, NZ registration, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural safety.