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 Warrnambool Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• Level B $113,157 - $133,837 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
• 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 University stands as a beacon of excellence in the world of higher education.  Deakin is renowned for its unwavering commitment to innovation, research, and inclusivity. With a strong emphasis on cutting-edge research and a diverse, globally connected community, Deakin provides an unparalleled educational experience. Discover the thrill of intellectual exploration and let Deakin's passion for learning and innovation ignite your own, as you prepare to shape the future with confidence and purpose.

Deakin has been providing outstanding undergraduate occupational therapy education since 2001 from the Geelong Waterfront campus and from the Warrnambool Campus since 2024. The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy pass stream and the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Honours stream have successfully been accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. The Lecturer will contribute to high quality teaching across the course, undertake research, and publish in high quality journals.

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

As Lecturer, Occupational Therapy, you will:

• Lead unit teaching teams and work collaboratively with other unit teaching teams in the course to develop effective unit curricula and learning resources (including through unit leadership roles).
• Contribute to the review of units and courses and implement refinements.
• Assist in applying industry, clinical and/or research practice into student learning experiences, success, engagement and resources.
• Adopt innovation in curriculum design at the unit level and deliver learner-centric, research-informed teaching practices across different levels / modes of delivery.
• Initiate, design, conduct and may lead intra and inter-disciplinary research collaborations, to enable major breakthroughs in knowledge and understanding and solutions to complex problems.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• PhD in a relevant discipline and/or other relevant qualifications and experience
• At least five years’ experience in occupational therapy practice including being a clinical educator
• Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and/or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design
• Emerging reputation in research and scholarship through publications and/or success in obtaining external research funding
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Here's how to apply: 

To be eligible to apply, you must currently be a sessional academic at Deakin or have been previously engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within the last two years of the advertising date. To find out if you are eligible to apply, please contact People Connect on +61 3 5247 9999 or peopleconnect@deakin.edu.au

Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Kirk Reed on k.reed@deakin.edu.au  

For a copy of the position description, please see below:  PD - Lecturer, Occupational Therapy.pdf

Applications for this position close 11.55pm Sunday 24 November 2024.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.