Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

The Role

Turning passion into purpose

Join Us as an Occupational Therapy Lecturer at LSBU!

Be part of something bold, innovative and student‑centred.

London South Bank University is delighted to open applications for enthusiastic, forward‑thinking Occupational Therapy Lecturers who want to shape the future of our profession. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant, award‑winning school with a strong social mission, exceptional student diversity, and a commitment to transforming lives through education.

If you are passionate about occupation, excited by teaching, and ready to contribute to one of the most dynamic OT teams in the UK—we want to hear from you.

About You:
We are looking for people who are ready to bring, creativity and commitment to our learning community. You will:

• Hold a master’s degree or Equivalent.
• Be HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist.
• Be enthusiastic about teaching, mentoring and supporting students in classrooms, online and in clinical settings.
• Be organised adaptable, and thrive in a fast‑moving, innovative academic environment.
• Hold a good IT and digital skills and be open to new ways of delivering education.

What You’ll Be Part Of
As a Lecturer at LSBU, you will join a dynamic and collaborative Occupational Therapy Division known for its commitment to inclusive education, community impact and real‑world learning.

Here, you will:

• Work alongside a cohesive, supportive, and ambitious OT team.
• Contribute to transformative teaching and curriculum development.
• Engage in exciting projects, research, and scholarship opportunities.
• Develop your academic skills with guidance, mentorship and clear progression pathways.
• Help shape the next generation of Occupational Therapists who will lead, innovate and challenge inequities in health and social care.

This is more than a teaching role, it is an opportunity to be part of a movement that champions occupational justice, social inclusion and transformation through education.

Benefits and How to Apply:
As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 35 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button). Applications must be submitted via the 'Apply' button.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Dr Musharrat Ahmed-Landeryou, Associate Professor, ahmedlmj@lsbu.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 11.59pm

Interviews will be held week beginning 20 April 2026.

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

If you have any questions related to your application, email the recruitment team hrdsr@lsbu.ac.uk.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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