"Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy"

Location: OXSTALLS CAMPUS

Job Type: Academic

0.5FTE, 18.5 hours per week

Fractional roles and job share will also be considered.

The School of Education, Health and Science is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced academic to join the BSc (Hons) Occupational therapy programme lecturing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced academic who is keen to develop and progress their career in higher education (senior lecturer) or someone looking to move into an education role (lecturer position) from clinical practice.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a drive and passion to develop Occupational therapy education, as well as an eagerness to engage students with their learning.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for you to be involved in moving the school forwards with its strategic plan to deliver a sustainable health and social care workforce for Gloucestershire and beyond, in collaboration with strategic healthcare partners.

For the senior lecturer role, you will be expected to hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or equivalent. For the lecturer role you will be supported to complete this course during your first three years in post.

This post requires an enhanced DBS check and for applicants to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist.

How to apply

To apply, please click on 'Apply' button above, you will be asked to complete the attached application form. CVs alone will not be considered.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact the Strategic Lead for Partnerships and Placements of School Eve Scarle escarle@glos.ac.uk 07785 649333 or Jo Jones Deputy Head of School jjones29@glos.ac.uk *(please note the University is closed until the 5th Jan 2026 and staff will respond to any enquires asap).*

Key Dates

Closing Date 23rd January 2026:

Interview Date: To be confirmed

To avoid disappointment please apply early, we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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The University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff community and welcomes applications from currently under-represented sections of our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, guaranteeing an interview to everyone who meets the definition of disability set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the essential criteria contained within the person specification.