Associate Lecturers / Lecturers in Occupational Therapy

• School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

• Multiple full-time positions (fixed-term and continuing) commencing January 2025  

• Base salary will range from $78,871 - $130,765 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level A or B) 

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About these Opportunities

Our world-leading School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences has multiple vacancies for Associate Lecturers or Lecturers to join their Occupational Therapy team. We welcome applications from Occupational Therapists with expertise in any area of occupational therapy practice.

In these teaching & research positions, you will have the opportunity to develop and expand your emerging profile in both teaching and research, while contributing to researcher development and the supervision of our students. You will have scope to develop your teaching practice to enhance student learning and engage in internal collaborations that further expand your teaching expertise and profile. You will also uphold and demonstrate UQ values with participation in service and engagement activities.

These opportunities are being offered on a full-time basis at Academic Level A or B commensurate with the successful candidates’ skills and experience. We have both continuing and fixed-term (through to 31 August 2026) positions currently available.

For further information, please click here to view the information booklet. If you are unable to access this link, please email [email protected] for a copy of the booklet.

Please note, you must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of these appointments to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for these appointments. Successful candidates will also be required to hold and maintain (or be eligible to achieve) full AHPRA registration.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged.

At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers.

As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development.

The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Jodie Copley, Head of Occupational Therapy, at [email protected].

For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

 
Want to Apply?

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Resume

• Cover letter including responses to the relevant ‘About You’ section found within the information booklet above

Applicants should specifically address in your cover letter which academic level you are applying for (Level A or B). Applications will be considered for both continuing and fixed-term positions unless otherwise indicated in your cover letter.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.  

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments. 

Applications close Thursday 14th November 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-43468).