Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy
- The University of Queensland
- Australia, QLD
- Jun 6, 2026
Job Description:
Full-time, continuing position
Unique opportunity for a Teaching-Focused or Clinical Academic appointment
Base salary will range from $145,961 - $193,070 (Academic Level C-D) + 17% Superannuation
Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus
About This Opportunity
Our world-leading School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is seeking a dynamic Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor to join their dedicated Occupational Therapy teaching team. This appointment will be offered as either a Teaching-Focused or Clinical Academic role, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and preference.
We welcome applications from qualified and experienced Occupational Therapists (those with experience in community-based practice will be highly regarded). In this role, you will have the opportunity to build a strong profile in teaching, research, service, and engagement, and expand your teaching and/ or clinical teaching impact and leadership aligned with UQ values.
A teaching-focused appointment requires excellence in teaching across undergraduate, honours and postgraduate programs, including course coordination, supported by a national profile in teaching impact and/or education or discipline capacity-building research. The role involves leading initiatives that enhance curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, supervising higher degree students to completion, and driving program and curriculum development. It also requires strong internal service and mentoring contributions, and active external engagement, with leadership and influence extending to national level and progressing towards an international level at Academic Level D.
A clinical academic appointment requires an established profile in clinical teaching, supported by strong industry expertise and innovative clinical practice. Candidates will demonstrate a track record of clinical research and engagement and leadership of clinical service provision, alongside high‑quality teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate and/or professional programs. The role includes leading course coordination, curriculum design and program development, as well as supervising students in clinical practice. It also requires meaningful internal service and external engagement, with leadership, influence and impact progressing from national to international level at Academic Level D.
We encourage applications from across Australia. For those committed to relocating to Brisbane, we will support you with a relocation support package covering airfares and other relocation expenses for which you can claim reimbursement. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.
For further information about this position, the School, and UQ, 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.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Jodie Copley, Head of Occupational Therapy, at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (R-64811) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter addressing the relevant ‘About You’ selection criteria found within the information booklet above.
Other Information
Pre‑employment checks will include verification of your right to work in Australia, qualifications, AHPRA registration and completion of mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender‑based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling 07 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-64811).
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Job Description:
Full-time, continuing position
Unique opportunity for a Teaching-Focused or Clinical Academic appointment
Base salary will range from $145,961 - $193,070 (Academic Level C-D) + 17% Superannuation
Based at our vibrant St Lucia campus
About This Opportunity
Our world-leading School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is seeking a dynamic Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor to join their dedicated Occupational Therapy teaching team. This appointment will be offered as either a Teaching-Focused or Clinical Academic role, commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and preference.
We welcome applications from qualified and experienced Occupational Therapists (those with experience in community-based practice will be highly regarded). In this role, you will have the opportunity to build a strong profile in teaching, research, service, and engagement, and expand your teaching and/ or clinical teaching impact and leadership aligned with UQ values.
A teaching-focused appointment requires excellence in teaching across undergraduate, honours and postgraduate programs, including course coordination, supported by a national profile in teaching impact and/or education or discipline capacity-building research. The role involves leading initiatives that enhance curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, supervising higher degree students to completion, and driving program and curriculum development. It also requires strong internal service and mentoring contributions, and active external engagement, with leadership and influence extending to national level and progressing towards an international level at Academic Level D.
A clinical academic appointment requires an established profile in clinical teaching, supported by strong industry expertise and innovative clinical practice. Candidates will demonstrate a track record of clinical research and engagement and leadership of clinical service provision, alongside high‑quality teaching across undergraduate, postgraduate and/or professional programs. The role includes leading course coordination, curriculum design and program development, as well as supervising students in clinical practice. It also requires meaningful internal service and external engagement, with leadership, influence and impact progressing from national to international level at Academic Level D.
We encourage applications from across Australia. For those committed to relocating to Brisbane, we will support you with a relocation support package covering airfares and other relocation expenses for which you can claim reimbursement. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here.
For further information about this position, the School, and UQ, 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.
Interested?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Jodie Copley, Head of Occupational Therapy, at [email protected]. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected], stating the job reference number (R-64811) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter addressing the relevant ‘About You’ selection criteria found within the information booklet above.
Other Information
Pre‑employment checks will include verification of your right to work in Australia, qualifications, AHPRA registration and completion of mandatory immunisations. This may also include checks relating to gender‑based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criteria but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing [email protected] or calling 07 3365 2623.
Applications close Sunday 28 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number: R-64811).
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