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Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

• Contribute significantly to shaping the next generation of Occupational Therapy students, ensuring they are well-prepared to enter the workforce as competent and forward-thinking professionals. • Academic Level B, Salary Range $109,830 pa - $130,080 pa + 17% Super • Part Time (3 days), Fixed Term Opportunity for 6 Months

Job no: 501047
Work type: Academic
Location: Bruce
Categories: Education Focused

  • Contribute significantly to shaping the next generation of Occupational Therapy students, ensuring they are well-prepared to enter the workforce as competent and forward-thinking professionals.
  • Academic Level B, Salary Range $109,830 pa - $130,080 pa + 17% Super
  • Part Time (3 days), Fixed Term Opportunity for 6 Months

About Us:

Join us here at University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive and empowered community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Nurragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032.

About the opportunity:

If you're looking to join a cohesive, team that values collaboration and support among colleagues, we're eager to hear from you. This position requires dedicating three days to teaching within both undergraduate and postgraduate occupational therapy programs

The role will involve:

  • Teaching occupational therapy units.
  • Designing, developing, delivering, and coordinating innovative and interactive lectures, tutorials, , and workshops.
  • Collaborating with senior staff to develop course material.
  • Engaging in marking and creating assessment materials for undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
  • Providing student support, consultation, and mentoring.
  • Performing various administrative duties, related to the taught units.
  • Attending Discipline, School, and Faculty meetings,

For success in this role, we require significant industry experience along with a relevant degree in occupational therapy. Additionally, possessing a PhD is highly regarded.

If timing of this role does not suit, but you're interested in being considered for future opportunities, please consider registering using the following link

https://careers.pageuppeople.com/737/cw/en/job/500808/sessional-staff-talent-pool-faculty-of-health

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Family-friendly policies
  • On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
  • Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
  • Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

We warmly welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, persons with disabilities, and those representing culturally diverse backgrounds to join us in creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we only require your CV; no additional documents are necessary.

SUBMIT your CV through the “Apply Now” tab.  We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

For job specific information: please contact Dr Claire Pearce, Discipline Lead in Occupational Therapy on 02 62068452 or email Claire.Pearce@canberra.edu.au

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 19th May 2024

Advertised: AUS Eastern Standard Time

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