Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Company: York St John University
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The role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward‑thinking Occupational Therapist to join our well‑established academic team within the School of Health Sciences. The postholder will contribute across both the BSc and MSc Occupational Therapy programmes, playing a pivotal role in shaping the delivery of high‑quality Occupational Therapy education for the next generation of practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to influence curriculum development, inspire learners and contribute to a supportive academic community committed to excellence in teaching, research and professional practice.

Key Requirements

  • Contemporary knowledge and experience in occupational therapy.
  • Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Doctoral qualification essential for teaching, learning and research supervision across both pre‑registration programmes.
  • Experience as a senior teaching fellow, programme development and leadership, or the ability to build external partnerships is a significant advantage.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, please get in touch with Kerry Edwards, Associate Head: Head of Allied Health, k.edwards2@yorksj.ac.uk.

Benefits

  • Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period.
  • Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants).
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists.
  • On‑campus courses, one‑to‑one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software.
  • Relocation expenses package for certain roles.
  • Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role).

Closing Date – Thursday 09 July 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date – Friday 24 July 2026

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Posted: July 6th, 2026