Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
We are exclusively inviting current and former sessional academic individuals who have made valuable contributions to the academic community at Deakin University to apply.
- Based at our Geelong Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and continuing
- Level B $122,391 - $144,759 or Level C $149,230 - $171,602 + 17% Superannuation
- Applications are currently being accepted exclusively from our current and former sessional academic cohorts at Deakin. Applicants must have been engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within two years of the advertising date to be eligible to apply. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered at this time.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.
The Faculty of Health is dedicated to being at the forefront of teaching, learning, creativity, social development, and groundbreaking research and discovery. We work closely with industry partners and government bodies to translate discoveries into real-word impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Health and Social Development.
About the role:
The Lecturer/Senior Lecturer contributes to teaching, research and service within the discipline of Occupational Therapy. The role involves delivering high-quality teaching, developing curriculum, and undertaking impactful research aligned to University priorities.
At Level B, the role focuses on developing capability across teaching, research and academic service, operating with increasing independence to support student outcomes and scholarly contribution.
At Level C, the role provides leadership across teaching, research and service, influencing curriculum innovation, research performance and academic practice, and contributing to strategic priorities with a higher degree of autonomy.
As a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy you will:
- Design and deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences, including the development of curriculum, learning materials and assessments aligned with occupational therapy standards
- Assess student work and provide timely, constructive feedback to support learning outcomes and student success
- Continuously improve teaching practice through reflection, student feedback, and innovative approaches to learning and teaching
- Undertake independent research and contribute to scholarly outputs, including publications and collaborative research projects
- Engage with industry, community and professional stakeholders to support teaching, research and the broader discipline
To be successful as a Lecturer, you’ll have:
- PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
- Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- At least three years’ experience in occupational therapy practice
- Demonstrated ability to deliver teaching and contribute to curriculum development Emerging track record of research or scholarly outputs
- Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary issues related to First Nations Peoples
As a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy you will:
- Lead curriculum design and innovation, delivering high-quality teaching and supervision using contemporary, evidence-based educational practices
- Evaluate teaching effectiveness and implement improvements based on evidence and feedback
- Produce high-quality research outputs and lead research initiatives, including securing external funding and contributing to research strategy
- Build and strengthen partnerships with industry, community and academic stakeholders to enhance teaching, research and discipline impact
- Provide leadership within academic teams, mentoring early career academics and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture
- Contribute to governance, service and academic decision-making, supporting continuous improvement, inclusion and the strategic direction of the discipline
To be successful as a Senior Lecturer, you’ll have:
- PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
- Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- At least three years’ experience in occupational therapy practice
- Demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, research and service
- Evidence of research impact and contribution to the discipline, alongside experience in curriculum development and innovation
- Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary issues related to First Nations Peoples
Here's how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume, and a short cover letter specifying which level you are applying for and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Kirk Reed, Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy on k.reed@deakin.edu.au.
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Level B - Position Description - Occupational Therapy Master of OTP_ Level B_Teaching Research.pdf
Level C - Position Description - Occupational Therapy Masters OTP_ Level C_Teaching Research.pdf
Applications for this position close on Thursday 2nd July at 11:55pm
Advertised: 05 Jun 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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