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Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.
Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.
About The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of the Occupational Therapy department at Swansea University. This is a pivotal moment as we welcome our third cohort of students into our learning community.
You will be responsible for teaching on the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programmes, both full-time and part-time. You will be expected to design and deliver innovative and evidence-based curricula, incorporating interprofessional education and public health principles. You will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles and mentor learners, while developing your own research and teaching skills.
Our team is committed to empowering learners to become culturally aware and sensitive occupational therapists. You will be expected to support our learners in their journey to create an environment that fosters dignity, imagination and cultural development. This includes understanding the importance of research in the field and sharing that passion with learners.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
- A degree in Occupational Therapy and HCPC registration
- Teaching experience in higher education or clinical setting
- Experience of research and scholarly activities
- Knowledge of current Occupational Therapy practice and theory
- A commitment to interprofessional education and public health principles
We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to enhancing the diversity of our team and University.
If you are passionate about Occupational Therapy and want to be part of an ambitious team, please submit your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
Academic Career Pathway
The pathway for this post is Teaching & Scholarship. The Academic Career Pathways (ACP) scheme is designed to ensure that academic strengths whether in research, teaching, the wider student experience, leadership or innovation and engagement, are all appropriately recognised, developed, valued, and rewarded. For further information, please see our ACP webpage.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
We have an under-representation of men in the area of academia and would particularly welcome applications from men for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.
A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed
