Lecturer/Senior (Lecturer Occupational Therapy)

As one of the largest providers of allied health professionals in the region, the Department of Health Professions offers a diverse range of award-winning and innovative undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. We are long established at Manchester Metropolitan University and have excellent collaborations with our external partners across the Northwest. Our work is professionally recognised, accredited and respected. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive learning environment that encourages discussion, debate, shared learning, and interdisciplinary co-operation. Our innovative programmes reflect our research activity, which enriches and informs the student experience.

About the role:

The Department delivers an accelerated master's degree (pre-registration) in Occupational Therapy, which commenced in September 2024, with plans to expand our portfolio.

Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a breadth of experience, who is looking to further develop your career in an academic role?

Are you an experienced Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy who is looking for a new opportunity and can help innovate, shape and develop our growing portfolio?

You will be joining our growing team of Occupational Therapy staff to support ongoing development and delivery of this exciting new programme. This role involves:

• high-quality teaching,
• outstanding student support,
• robust assessment of theory and practice,
• other teaching related duties across our programmes, within scope of knowledge and experience.

You will be supported by internal mentorship and staff development to enable you to succeed in this role.

This post is offered on the Education, Pedagogy and Citizenship (EPC) career pathway.

About you:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed clinician, with experience of working across a range of clinical areas, who holds HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. Candidates will hold a good first degree plus a master's degree or have evidence of progression towards a Masters.

Candidates with extensive relevant clinical experience without a master's degree, willing to engage in level 7 study to complete a Post-graduate Certificate in Academic Practice, will also be considered.

To apply:

We are recruiting a full-time permanent Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (dependent on experience) to join our outstanding team. If you are looking for a new opportunity focused on excellent educational delivery and would like to join our ambitious team, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and covering letter via the online portal (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button).

Further information:

Closing date for applications: Friday, 22nd May 2026.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday, 11th June 2026 at the Brooks Building, Birley Campus, M15 6GX.

If you wish to find out more information about this opportunity, please contact Dr Neil Wilson on neil.wilson@mmu.ac.uk for an informal discussion.

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the Job Description for that vacancy.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.