Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

Closing Date: 7 April 2024

Interview Date: 17 April 2024

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Tania Wiseman t.j.wiseman@swansea.ac.uk

Eva Chung e.y.chung@swansea.ac.uk

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Permanent Full-time role however we welcome applications for part-time.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy department at Swansea University. This is a pivotal moment as we welcome our third cohort of students into our learning community.

You will be responsible for teaching on the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programmes, both full-time and part-time. You will be expected to design and deliver innovative and evidence-based curricula, incorporating interprofessional education and public health principles. You will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles and mentor learners, while developing your own research and teaching skills.

Our team is committed to empowering learners to become culturally aware and sensitive occupational therapists. You will be expected to support our learners in their journey to create an environment that fosters dignity, imagination and cultural development. This includes understanding the importance of research in the field and sharing that passion with learners.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• A higher degree and HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Experience of research and scholarly activities
• Knowledge of current occupational therapy practice and theory
• A commitment to interprofessional education and public health principles

We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to enhancing the diversity of our team and University.

If you are passionate about occupational therapy and want to be part of an ambitious team, please submit your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.

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