Lecturer (Teaching Scholarship and Professional Practice (TSPP)) in Occupational Therapy and Inclusive Healthcare

Permanent, full time

At Teesside University, we are ambitious in our goals, vision and aspirations. We challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what is possible. From transforming our campus through a £300m investment and capital development programme, to creating outstanding, innovative academic programmes, our work is always relevant and purpose-driven.

We believe that innovation powers our steps and are motivated to make a difference through positive social impact. We work in partnership with individuals and businesses to devise creative solutions not limited by imagination. We work at pace, and are always future-facing, with our teaching, learning and research focused on addressing the challenges of tomorrow, today. We do not stand still.

The School of Health and Life Sciences is now seeking to appoint to the post of  Lecturer Teaching Scholarship and Professional Practice (TSPP) in Occupational Therapy to contribute to teaching, research, knowledge exchange, enterprise and knowledge exchange in the Department of Allied Health Professions in the School of Health & Life Sciences.

The standard TSPP academic role at the University includes a combination of teaching, scholarly activity, professional practice, knowledge exchange, business engagement and associated administrative activities. You will be involved in uni professional (Occupational Therapy) and multi professional (AHP) activity across the department. While all functions will combine these areas of work, the relative weight of each will vary between and over time for each role holder.

The postholder must have a degree relevant to teaching Occupational Therapy. It is desirable that they hold an Occupational Therapy qualification, are on the HCPC register and have experience of teaching and assessing skills in practice using accessible and engaging approaches.  You must hold both a first degree and Masters in relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualification or significant practical work experience in a related discipline. You will utilise your knowledge to contribute to teaching, knowledge exchange, enterprise, and business engagement. The post holder will contribute work to embed inclusive accessible and equitable healthcare practice across the curriculum.

Applicants must hold or willing to achieve a relevant Teaching Qualification normally within two years of employment i.e PGCHE/Higher Education Academy (Associate Fellow/Senior Fellow) accreditation. Membership of a relevant professional body / Registered professional in the discipline / equivalent level of professional practice is desirable.

Contact Jill Kent Jillian.kent@tees.ac.uk for further information

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

Apply now if you would like to join us.

Job Reference: T02470

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Closing date: Thursday 15 January 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 4 February 2026

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