Lecturer in Occupational Therapy - SalfordOpportunity We are seeking to appoint a dynamic academic at Lecturer level (Grade 8) with experience in occupational therapy education. Working with the Head of Subject and senior lectures in the team, the post holder will deliver high quality teaching and learning to deliver excellent outcomes and student experience across pre- and post-registration occupational therapy education, enterprise and research. We are looking for a motivated, creative and ambitious academic, building on our strengths to meet the demands of a changing health and social care landscape. The candidate must be an excellent team player who is willing to work on a variety of activities and tasks both within the Occupational Therapy team ind in the Directorate and wider School/University. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career within an innovative, progressive and supportive environment with a range of opportunities for development. Key Responsibilities Work with internal and external stakeholders to plan, design, develop and deliver a range of high-quality programmes of study at all levels. Support development and delivery of innovative, simulation and practice-based learning opportunities within our newly accredited occupational therapy programmes.Work with industry partners to innovate and identify and explore opportunities for enterprise, research and knowledge exchange. Foster the development of an inclusive community, using teaching approaches which encourage inclusivity, working in partnership with students to improve their sense of belonging, diversifying the curriculum and using approaches to inclusive assessment to close the award gap. Progress research and enterprise activities, in line with School priorities. For an informal conversation please contact Dr Bethan Collins, Head of Occupational Therapy b.collins2@salford.ac.uk Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 16 December 2025.Please note this is a full time, permanent role and the salary is grade 8; ranging from £46,735 - £55,755 per annum, based on experience and qualifications. Within your cover letter/personal statement you are required to address how you meet all the elements listed in the advert and person specification if these are not evidenced in your CV. What’s in it for you? All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life. And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you. At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thriveJob Description