Lecturer - Occupational Therapy

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About the Role

The School of Allied Health has an opening for a 0.5 FTE Lecturer (Teaching Academic or Teaching & Research) for an Occupational Therapist, preferably with expertise in the area of Ergonomics, commencing in January 2026.

This role is pivotal in enhancing the student learning experience through exceptional teaching practices and innovative curriculum design. The ideal candidate will promote and support student learning through mentoring and leadership, demonstrating a commitment to developing learning and teaching communities.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Teaching

• Deliver high-quality instruction across undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels
• Engage in continuous improvement and foster student learning through diverse teaching methods (tutorials, practical sessions, workshops)
• Mark assessments and contribute to curriculum development
• Coordinate units and supervise honours and postgraduate students
• Manage associated administrative functions

Research (for Teaching and Research academics only)

• Engage in high-quality, nationally competitive research
• Develop a coherent research program and participate as a co or chief investigator for funding applications
• Disseminate findings through seminars, workshops, and reputable publications - Supervise research students and aim for national recognition in the field
• Undertake administrative tasks related to research

Service and Leadership

• Contribute to academic service by fostering collegiality and engagement, along with efficient management of internal service roles.
• Actively participate in external activities that are relevant to the discipline, as well as engage with the community to enhance outreach.
• Mentor less experienced staff to support their professional development as educators.

Who we are looking for – Selection Criteria:

1. A doctoral qualification in a relevant discipline (or equivalent accreditation and professional standing for Teaching Focused Clinical Professional role).
2. Demonstrated high-level teaching skills and a reflective approach to teaching delivery.
3. A strong understanding of pedagogical theory and contemporary educational practice relevant to the discipline.
4. An emerging record of contribution to scholarship in teaching.
5. Demonstrated experience/capacity to undertake unit coordination.
6. Demonstrated high-level communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills with a commitment to the development of a collegial and supportive working environment and the ability to interact with students and staff with cross-cultural sensitivity.
7. Demonstrated commitment to the application of relevant and applicable policies, procedures and legislation in the day-to-day performance of the functions of this position.

**Please note that this recruitment is for one position only. The suitable candidate may be considered for either a Teaching Academic or a Teaching & Research role, depending on their experience, skills, and qualifications.

Role Requirements:

1. As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
2. Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
3. Applicants must be currently registered with Ahpra.
4. Part-time position (0.5 FTE) requiring 2.5 days of work per week. The specific workdays are negotiable.

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -   

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page 

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If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:

• Updated Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest, and addressing the selection criteria for the role.

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.  

Applications close: Friday, 12th September 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.  

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.