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Professor in Occupational Therapy

York St John University - School of Science, Technology & Health

Location: York
Salary: £71,566 to £75,915 75915 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 1st August 2025
Closes: 17th August 2025
Job Ref: 122-25
 

Introduction to YSJ University

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us. 

As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset. Our research seeks to have a positive impact on our community by challenging prejudice and inequity and promoting a fairer and more just society. This ethos is supported by two research Institutes at YSJU, the Institute for Social Justice and the Institute of Health and Care Improvement.

The school

Occupational Therapy is a fundamental component of the School of Science, Technology & Health, alongside other provision in Allied Health, Biomedical Science, Nursing and Sport.

The discipline area is highly regarded, holding both RCOT and HCPC accreditation and offers undergraduate and postgraduate pre-registration degrees and research degrees with good regional connections alongside a welcoming and inclusive teaching and learning ethos. 

The role

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic academic leader with a strong research profile to join our occupational therapy team as Professor of Occupational Therapy. You will provide academic leadership in research and professional engagement, and play a pivotal role in the strategic development of the occupational therapy programmes here at YSJ. The role holder will have principal responsibility for developing and leading occupational therapy research at York St John, building a strong research culture and developing a profile at national and international level. The candidate will have a track record of attracting funding and successfully supporting postgraduate research students.

Key requirements

The successful candidate will have

  • A PhD in a relevant discipline;
  • A strong body of publications of international quality;
  • A track record of attracting research funding;
  • Experience of, and commitment to, supervising graduate research students;
  • The ability to make a contribution to teaching across the portfolio as required;
  • Good administrative, organisational, teamwork and communication skills;

Importantly, they will share our commitment to social justice and be fully committed to providing inclusive educational experiences that improve the lives of our students, colleagues and communities. The ideal candidate will be one who inspires colleagues and leads them with integrity.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact the Associate Head of School: Head of Allied Health Kerry Edwards   k.edwards2@yorksj.ac.uk or 01904 876807.

It is anticipated that the assessment process will involve a presentation and panel interview. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. Please note that we are currently only able to sponsor individuals who are based overseas at the point of applying.  For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

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