Associate Professor or Professor (Teaching and Research) in Paediatric Occupational Therapy

Position Details

• Full-Time | Continuing
• Academic Level D or E | $165,810 - $212,873 p.a.
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
• View Position Description - Associate Professor
• View Position Description - Professor

About the Role/s

Associate Professor (Teaching and Research)

The Associate Professor will provide sustained academic leadership in teaching programs, with a primary focus on Occupational Therapy. The role will deliver inspiring, innovative, and student-centred teaching, using contemporary approaches that enhance engagement and learning outcomes.

The incumbent will make a significant personal contribution to research and community service through original and impactful scholarship. The role will be expected to secure competitive external research funding and maintain a strong track record of high-quality publications.

As a senior academic, The Associate Professor will play a key leadership role within the College and contribute to the broader University, while also demonstrating influence at national and/or international levels within the Occupational Therapy discipline.

The incumbent will lead and support ethical, high-quality research initiatives, including mentoring early career researchers, supervising Honours and Higher Degree Research students, and guiding complex Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences.

The Professor (Teaching and Research)

The Professor will deliver outstanding teaching in Occupational Therapy, using contemporary pedagogy and a diverse range of innovative delivery methods to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment. The role will contribute to curriculum development and continuously enhance the student experience through evidence-based teaching practices.

A strong focus on research is central to this position. The Professor will produce high-quality publications in Occupational Therapy and related fields, with work recognised at national and international levels and actively pursue and secure external competitive research funding, contributing to the growth of the University’s research profile and income.

The role includes supervising Higher Degree by Research students, including doctoral candidates, through to successful completion, while supporting the expansion of the PhD cohort in Occupational Therapy.

The incumbent will play an important role in mentoring early and mid-career academic staff, fostering collaboration through co-publications, joint supervision, and shared grant applications. In addition, the Professor will contribute to, and where appropriate lead, research aligned with key College and University priority areas, strengthening impact and interdisciplinary engagement.

Please refer to the attached positions descriptions, for a comprehensive list of roles and responsibilities.

This position makes a significant contribution to the University’s strategic plan to changing 10 million lives, Every One Matters, by 2035 through leadership in education, a significant contribution to research and strengthening partnerships.

About You

You are an accomplished academic with a distinguished track record of teaching excellence at the tertiary level ideally in Paediatric Occupational Therapy. You bring demonstrated leadership in teaching and learning, including experience contributing to national and/or international delivery, partnerships, or collaborations.

You are passionate about student success and have a strong record of innovation in teaching, using contemporary, evidence-based approaches to maximise student engagement and learning outcomes. Your ability to inspire excellence extends to colleagues, where you have shown leadership in advancing teaching practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

You have significant experience in curriculum design and development across courses and programs, including leading reviews and contributing to internal and external accreditation processes. Your expertise ensures programs remain relevant, high-quality, and aligned with professional standards.

In addition, you are skilled in delivering flexible and accessible learning through a range of platforms and technologies, including e-learning environments. You are adaptable, collaborative, and committed to enhancing the student experience through innovative and inclusive teaching practices.

How to Apply

You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document outlining the position you are applying for. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of either the Position Description – Associate Professor or Position Description - Professor.

For more information regarding this position, please contact Professor Chris Barr.

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 21 May 2026