Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

The University of Hull is seeking a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to work alongside the programme director to develop and teach on a new BSc Occupational Therapy course and Apprenticeship route. Both part-time and full-time applications are welcomed. This is a University of Hull Band 8 post, with a pay scale of £48,822 - £56,535 per annum, depending on factors such as academic experience. Only applications from HCPC registered Occupational Therapists will be considered for this post.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving forward a high-quality programme that will make a lasting impact on learners and the wider community. If you are passionate about Occupational Therapy education, this is a rare opportunity to shape and drive a pioneering programme.

The School of Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences (SERS), under the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Hull, currently has five undergraduate programmes, including a BSc in Physiotherapy, and is developing the Occupational Therapy programmes for BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy and the Occupational Therapy – Integrated Degree Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will play an essential role in sustaining high-quality teaching, education, and scholarly activity related to the BSc in Occupational Therapy, with support from colleagues across the Faculty.

This vacancy offers excellent opportunities for academic career development for the successful candidate. The FHS is supported by an internationally renowned professoriate and is committed to continuing professional development.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities of the post

• This is a teaching and scholarship post with responsibility for teaching, project supervision, and assessment of undergraduate Occupational Therapy learners. The post holder will contribute to curriculum development, including development of Occupational Therapy modules, supervision of learners, and support for students on placements. The post holder may be asked to lead or act as the placement lead for the Occupational Therapy programme at the University of Hull.
• We welcome people with a variety of knowledge and backgrounds. Knowledge of anatomy is particularly welcome, but individuals with other skills are equally encouraged to apply

You will also be expected to:

• Organise, assess, and grade assignments for students and apprentices
• Teach and provide individual feedback to students and apprentices
• Perform programme administrative work
• Supervise research projects (UG and PG levels)
• Liaise with the NHS, social services and other colleagues who lecture to the Occupational Therapy learners
• Assist the programme director with tasks related to the apprenticeship routes
• Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade, as appropriate

Please include both a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae in your application. In your covering letter, please refer directly to the criteria given in the person specification on the University of Hull Vacancy site: www.hull.ac.uk/about/jobs. 

If you wish to speak informally to a member of the team regarding this role, please contact either Dr. Alex Bullock (Head of Teams for Allied Health in SERS) at a.bullock@hull.ac.uk, or Dr. Meysam Tayebipour (Programme Director for Occupational Therapy) at M.Tayebipour@hull.ac.uk.

Advert information