Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy

Full-time fixed-term appointment for 5 years 

About the position

The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine invites applications from qualified candidates interested in joining the Occupational Therapy program in the position of Assistant Professor (A or B) –Occupational Therapy.  

The position will contribute to the teaching, learning, research and community engagement activities of the occupational therapy discipline and Master of Occupational Therapy program.  

Under the leadership of senior academic staff, the successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of the Master of Occupational Therapy program, supervise the clinical and/or industry research activities of occupational therapy students, and teach across the breadth of Occupational Therapy. It offers opportunities for the incumbent to develop research interests aligned to those within the Occupational Therapy team and broader Faculty.   

About the person

The successful candidate will be registered or be eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist in Australia. The candidate will also typically hold a Doctoral qualification, although may hold a Master qualification with evidence of substantial scholarship and professional practice and emerging research experience. They will have a track record of effective teaching, learning, scholarship or research and academic administration within the higher education sector. 

Salary details

Bond University based in Robina - Queensland offers a vibrant campus with state-of-the-art facilities in a picturesque location, as well as a range of tangible benefits including (but not limited to): competitive remuneration, bus services to the door, available car parking, use of library, Career Development Services, corporate discount programs and a bulk-billing medical centre on-site. 

The position is based at The Bond Institute of Health and Sport, Robina. 

The salary range is $124,516.38 (Assistant Professor B) to $147,679.63 (Assistant Professor A) plus 10.5% superannuation per annum and will be negotiable commensurate with skills and experience. 

Additional information

Initial enquiries for the above position may be directed to the Head of Program – Occupational Therapy, Professor Susan Brandis sbrandis@bond.edu.au

Application and submission details

For further details regarding this appointment, please reference the relevant Position Descriptions and Selection Criteria below. 

Position Descriptions 

Assistant Professor Level B

Assistant Professor Level A 

Selection Criteria  

Assistant Professor – Occupational Therapy

Applicants can apply using the Apply Now button. All candidates are required to register online via our candidate portal prior to submitting an application. 

For current Bond University staff, apply directly via HR Connect, log in with staff credentials, from the Home dashboard select Careers, select the role and apply. 

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Applications close: 5:00pm, Friday 24 February 2023  

Short listed applicants without work rights will need to demonstrate they can meet the requirements for obtaining a valid Australian work visa.   

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC). 

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.

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