Lecturer (Occupational Therapy) - (7961)

As one of the largest providers of allied health professionals in the region, we offer a diverse range of award-winning and innovative undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. 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 of Health Professions is a vibrant educational and research environment within the Faculty of Health and Education. We are long established at Manchester Metropolitan University and have excellent collaborations with our external partners across the Northwest. We pride ourselves on our relationships with the wider social and primary care sector as well as private, independent and voluntary agencies.

The Department delivers a new accelerated Pre-registration Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, which commenced in September 2024. We are looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist with a breadth of experience, who is looking to further develop their career in an academic role. 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 of expertise, 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.

Closing date for applications: 22nd November 2024.

Interviews will take place on 16^th December 2024 at the Brooks Building, Birley Campus, M15 6GX.

To apply: 

We are recruiting for one Lecturer 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. 

Manchester Met University is committed to creating an intentionally inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We understand the importance of having a diverse workforce and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.