Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Part time permanent

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

As one of the fastest-growing universities in the U.K. in recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunities through education and contributing our talents to create a fairer world and a more prosperous region. We are placing inspirational learning and impactful research at the centre of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our well-established team within the School of Science, Technology & Health, to work across both the MSc and BSc Occupational Therapy programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to and shape the delivery of high-quality education for the next generation of occupational therapists.

The successful candidate will join the existing team of nine lecturers to contribute to curriculum development, student support and programme delivery. The successful candidate will be supported by a skilled and enthusiastic team at the university to develop teaching, learning, and research skills and knowledge within Occupational Therapy.

Key Requirements

Successful candidates should have contemporary knowledge and experience of occupational therapy and hold current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. A postgraduate qualification is essential to enable you to work across BSc and MSc programmes.

Experience in Higher Education, programme development, or the ability to establish external partnerships would be a significant advantage.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, please get in touch with Miranda Thew, Professional Course Lead for Occupational Therapy, m.thew@yorksj.ac.uk, or Kerry Edwards, Associate Head: Head of Allied Health, k.edwards2@yorksj.ac.uk.

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation.

This role may be eligible for sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.

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