Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Overview

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy at Monash University, Peninsula campus. This 12-month fixed-term appointment is Part-Time (0.6 FTE).

• Job No.: 683536
• Location: Peninsula campus
• Employment Type: Part-Time (0.6 FTE)
• Duration: 12 month fixed-term appointment
• Remuneration: $118,974 - $141,283 pa Level B/ $145,740 - $168,049 pro rata pa Level C (plus 17% employer superannuation)

The Opportunity

The Department of Occupational Therapy is on the search for a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer to join their team within the School of Primary and Allied Health Care. This 12-month opportunity aims to prepare students for entry to the occupational therapy profession through curricula focused on foundational interdisciplinary knowledge for health care practice, occupational science, occupational therapy practices for enabling participation in everyday life, use of research in practice, and integration of attitudes, knowledge and skills expected for culturally safe and competent professional practice.

As a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer, you will play a significant role in leading the delivery of a curriculum focused on the application of psychological theories and research to understanding health and human behaviour, particularly as it relates to the practice of occupational therapy. In addition to your teaching responsibilities, you will be actively engaged in conducting research relevant to occupational therapy and/or interdisciplinary areas within the School.

You may co-supervise honours and postgraduate students, conduct original research leading to high-quality publications and external funding, and contribute to the discipline at national and international levels. The role may also contribute to administrative responsibilities, participation in departmental planning and committees, and support research and program development activities, particularly at the Senior Lecturer level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a curriculum focused on the application of psychological theories and research to understanding health and human behaviour in occupational therapy.
• Contribute to teaching responsibilities and actively engage in conducting research relevant to occupational therapy and/or interdisciplinary areas within the School.
• Co-supervise honours and postgraduate students; conduct original research leading to high-quality publications and external funding; contribute to the discipline at national and international levels.
• Contribute to administrative responsibilities, participate in departmental planning and committees, and support research and program development activities, particularly at the Senior Lecturer level.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or masters qualification in the relevant discipline area or equivalent accreditation and standing and/or recognised significant experience in Psychological theories
• Demonstrated strong publication record in high-quality refereed journals and textbooks or equivalent teaching resources
• Demonstrated strong record of teaching experience in a tertiary environment
• Demonstrated ability in undertaking outstanding research and leading a research team and project

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To Apply

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Enquiries

Dr Luke Robinson, Senior Lecturer +61 3 9904 4139

Position Description

Lecturer - Level B Occupational Therapy / Senior Lecturer - Level C Occupational Therapy

Applications Close

Monday 22nd September 2025, 11:55pm AEST

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