Whakaora Ngangahau - Occupational Therapy Lecturer

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

Te Kura Whakaora Ngangahau | The School of Occupational Therapy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced, passionate and motivated educator who will create an outstanding learning experience for ākonga (learners) within the Bachelor of Occupational therapy.

Based in Ōtepoti | Dunedin you will be part of a team to deliver occupational therapy theories and practices to ākonga (learners) studying towards a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.

There is an opportunity for you to teach into a number of academic courses, and you will draw on your experience working as an occupational therapist | kaiwhakaora ngangahau.

The Lecturer role includes

• planning, developing and delivering teaching and learning content for allocated occupational therapy courses, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure appropriate integration and progression across the programme;
• contributing to the ongoing review and development of courses and curriculum to ensure they meet ākonga learning needs, programme requirements and contemporary occupational therapy practice;
• providing campus-based teaching, learning support and academic guidance to ākonga, including monitoring and supporting engagement and progress;
• contributing to assessment-related activities, including marking, moderation, student results and progress reporting;
• providing appropriate pastoral support to ākonga concerning learning content and assessments
• contributing collaboratively to the wider delivery and development of the occupational therapy programme.

For candidates with the right experience and aspirations, there may be an opportunity to step into a leadership position within the School and this can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.

We have part-time and full-time options available with some flexibility around hours. Just let us know in your cover letter what you’re looking for and your preferred FTE.

Ko wai koe | About you

Key to your success in this role will be your motivation and desire to be part of the development of future kaiwhakaora ngangahau | occupational therapists to practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We are looking for someone who:

• has clinical occupational therapy practice experience
• is effective in their knowledge and practice on how kawa whakaruruhau | cultural safety can be demonstrated as a kaiwhakaora ngangahau | occupational therapist in an Aotearoa New Zealand context.
• is committed to help ākonga learn, with an appreciation of and understanding of diverse learning needs
• will be an effective Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, by your knowledge of Te Ao Māori, and supporting the values and tikanga of mana whenua throughout your mahi
• possesses excellent communication skills with a natural ability to engage and build relationships especially maintaining mana whenua connections
• has NZ registration as an occupational therapist with a current annual practicing certificate
• holds a postgraduate qualification would be an advantage
• a willingness to undertake training in the tertiary teaching space
• has good computer literacy and ability to use full suite of Microsoft products (particularly Word, Excel and SharePoint/Teams).

The successful applicant will uphold our organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi by continuously developing and upholding your understanding of our obligations and connection with Te Tiriti as an individual and as an organisation

Through recognition, empowerment and inclusion, you will give greater acknowledgement to the unmet needs of Māori, Pasifika and disabled people and their whanau.

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