Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Lecturer in Occupational Therapy

Application Deadline: October 19, 2026

Location: Hull and East Yorkshire, England

Country: GB

Work Type: Any

Posted Date: 2026-10-02

Closing Date: 2026-12-31T07:02:03.043

Job Details

Apply: Eligible for Agile Working: University of Hull: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: October 19, 2026 (24 days left to apply): JR103087

Salary Range: £48,822.00 - £56,535.00

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, creating a community where colleagues feel respected and valued. We aim to reflect the diversity of our students and communities, and to strengthen our university through collaboration and diverse perspectives, across all roles at the University.

The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Hull is seeking a Lecturer in Occupational Therapy to work alongside the programme director to develop and teach on the BSc Occupational Therapy course and its Apprenticeship route. Both part-time and full-time applications are welcomed. This is a University of Hull band 8 post, with a pay scale of £48,822 - £56,535 per annum, depending on factors such as academic experience. Only applications from HCPC registered Occupational Therapists will be considered for this post.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving forward a high-quality programme that will make a lasting impact on learners and the wider community. If you are passionate about Occupational Therapy education, this is a rare opportunity to shape and drive a pioneering programme.

The School of Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences (SERS), under the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Hull, currently has five undergraduate programmes, including a BSc in Physiotherapy, and is developing the Occupational Therapy programmes for BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy and the Occupational Therapy - Integrated Degree Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will play an essential role in sustaining high-quality teaching, education, and scholarly activity related to the BSc in Occupational Therapy, with support from colleagues across the Faculty.

This vacancy offers excellent opportunities for academic career development for the successful candidate. The FHS is supported by an internationally renowned professoriate and is committed to continuing professional development.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• This is a teaching and scholarship post with responsibility for teaching, project supervision, and assessment of undergraduate Occupational Therapy learners.


• The post holder will contribute to curriculum development, including development of Occupational Therapy modules, supervision of learners, and support for students on placements.


• The post holder may be asked to lead or act as the placement lead for the Occupational Therapy programme at the University of Hull.


• We welcome people with a variety of knowledge and backgrounds. Knowledge of anatomy is particularly welcome, but individuals with other skills are equally encouraged to apply.


• You will also be expected to:




• Organise, assess, and grade assignments for students and apprentices


• Teach and provide individual feedback to students and apprentices


• Perform programme administrative work


• Supervise research projects (UG and PG levels)


• Liaise with the NHS, social services and other colleagues who lecture to the Occupational Therapy learners


• Assist the programme director with tasks related to the apprenticeship routes


• Perform any other duties commensurate with the grade, as appropriate

Application Instructions

Please note that you need to upload your covering letter on the same screen when you upload your CV. After uploading your CV, click 'Select File' again and upload your covering letter. Please refer directly to the criteria given in the person specification on the University of Hull Vacancy site: Description: Job Description - Lecturer in Occupational Therapy PDF.pdf

Contact Information

For an informal chat about the role, please contact either Dr. Alex Bullock (Head of Teams for Allied Health in SERS) or Dr. Meysam Tayebipour (Programme Director for Occupational Therapy) at the provided contacts.

Applications close at 00:01 am on the listed closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications early.

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Therapists will be considered for this post.This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in driving forward a high-quality programme that will make a lasting impact on learners and the wider community. If you are passionate about Occupational Therapy education, this is a rare opportunity to shape and drive a pioneering programme.The School of Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences (SERS), under the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) at the University of Hull, currently has five undergraduate programmes, including a BSc in Physiotherapy, and is developing the Occupational Therapy programmes for BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy and the Occupational Therapy - Integrated Degree Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will play an essential role in sustaining high-quality teaching, education, and scholarly activity related to the BSc in Occupational Therapy, with support from colleagues across the Faculty.This vacancy offers excellent opportunities for academic career