Assistant Professor (Teaching) Occupational Therapy

Our Mission

Peoples Future Ltd (a sister company of Coventry University) provides a sector leading, dedicated, inclusive service to Coventry University Group students supporting their successful global education experience and graduate employment outcomes. Tailoring our service to each students’ individual needs and career aspirations, we are an integral part of the student journey that starts at enrolment and continues beyond graduation.

The Role

As an Assistant Professor (Teaching) in Occupational Therapy you will undertake teaching and course co-ordination while supporting the development and delivery of undergraduate, postgraduate, direct entry, and apprenticeship programs and other core activities, ensuring students have an effective learning experience. You will also lead on aspects of the student learning experience including the leadership of staff teams.

Based within the School of Health and Care, you will work with and lead other academic colleagues to enrich the student learning and teaching experience to ensure, as appropriate, relevant aspects of research, enterprise and professional context are embedded in modules and courses.

Qualifications Required

• You must be an occupational therapist with current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Master’s degree in an appropriate subject OR (if from a professional practice background) a good Honours Degree and appropriate professional qualification and membership
• A teaching qualification or extensive experience of delivering professional and/or university education.

Our Successful Candidate

You will have demonstrable experience of successful teaching at Higher Education levels 4-7 in Occupational Therapy with the development and demonstration of best practice in teaching, learning and assessment consistent with our reputation and track record as a high-quality provider of teaching and learning.

An experienced team leader with good level of digital fluency, you will have experience using and creating teaching materials for face to face and online teaching using a Virtual Learning Environment. Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will have experience in the development and enhancement of an ‘active learning’ pedagogy as appropriate to the academic subject area.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To work scheme.

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

For more information about the role please contact: Dr Tracey Rehling, Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy ac8183@coventry.ac.uk

Closing Date: 14 November 2025.

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