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 Warrnambool Campus + hybrid work arrangements​  
• Part-time (0.6FTE) and continuing; approx. commencement date of January 2027
• ​​Level B $122,391 - $144,759 + 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, Occupational Therapy contributes to teaching, research and service within the discipline of occupational therapy. The role delivers teaching, develops curriculum, undertakes research and contributes to academic administration. Operating with increasing independence, the role integrates teaching, research and engagement to support student outcomes and scholarly contribution aligned to University priorities.

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
• Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary issues related to First Nations Peoples

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

Here's how to apply: 

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 Kirk Reed, Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy on k.reed@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

Position Description - Occupational Therapy Warrnambool_ Level B_Teaching Research.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 9th August at 11:55pm

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: 

In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.  

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.