Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside.

What we offer you:

• A holiday entitlement of 259 hours (35 days), plus bank holidays
• Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
• Special leave to support a range of circumstances
• Hybrid working arrangements: 60% On Campus 40% Working from home
• A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
• A range of family friendly benefits
• An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources

In this role you will contribute to teaching, research, knowledge exchange, enterprise and business engagement in the Department of Allied Health Professionals in the School of Health &Life Sciences, as well as contributing to the wider School and University.

We are looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist who has a good honours degree in Occupational Therapy and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. You will hold, or be willing to achieve, a relevant Teaching Qualification, normally within 2 years of employment, i.e. PGCHE/Higher Education Academy (Associate Fellow/Senior Fellow) accreditation.

Knowledge and experience in teaching and assessing occupational therapy students at undergraduate and postgraduate level is essential and you must be able to demonstrate contemporary knowledge and skills in this subject area. The ability to contribute to curriculum development and to negotiate and manage practice placement experiences is essential.

This post is available on a full-time, job share or flexible working basis. (If you wish to apply on a job share or flexible working basis you must state this on your application).

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.

Important Note for Student Visa holders: As you are restricted to working 20 hours per week during term time under the terms of your visa you are not eligible to apply for this position as the weekly hours are 37.

If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place via Microsoft Teams. Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.