University of Northumbria
Assistant Professor (Practice) in Occupational Therapy
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About the Role
We're offering exciting opportunities to experienced practitioners or academics in occupational therapy.
This role provides you with the opportunity to bring your professional expertise of contemporary practice into our programmes, to inform the delivery of exceptional teaching and support student success.
Working as part of occupational therapy team within the subject area of Community Wellbeing, you will be responsible for contributing to an exceptional student experience, where you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering transformative teaching and learning. You’ll contribute to a rich academic environment through engaging teaching, innovative practice, impactful knowledge exchange, and active involvement in scholarship, business, and enterprise.
Further information about the Assistant Professor (Practice) role is available in the job description [https://livenorthumbriaac.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/role-descriptions/IQDaaKuYx-PMTZPP_U9lbg4DAaiXb9P-WZj1l-nb4t9oQLI?e=BXPZlc].
About the Team
This role is based in the School of Communities and Education [https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/about-us/academic-departments/social-work-education-community-wellbeing/], a vibrant school within the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, committed to providing excellence in teaching and research, offering a wide range of UG and PG programmes.
About You
Applicants should hold a first degree in occupational therapy, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council alongside substantial professional experience within occupational therapy. You must also be able to demonstrate contemporary expert specialist knowledge and subject expertise within the relevant discipline/practice areas ensuring that the curriculum reflects the latest developments within practice.
Experience of designing, delivering, assessing, and evaluating high quality teaching and learning practice as well as evidence of your contributions to the development of contemporary practice are essential.
Further information about the requirements of the role is available in the person specification [https://livenorthumbriaac.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/role-descriptions/IQDaaKuYx-PMTZPP_U9lbg4DAaiXb9P-WZj1l-nb4t9oQLI?e=t0RZBD]
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If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact julieanne.lowe@northumbria.ac.uk
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Northumbria University offers a competitive reward package for academic colleagues through our Total Reward Approach. This approach combines salary and pension provision to provide flexibility and choice, allowing colleagues to select the option that best suits their individual circumstances.
Further information about our Total Reward Approach, including pay, pension options and career progression, can be found on our dedicated webpage [https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/pay-pensions-and-total-reward-approach].
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