AddressFull-Time Continuing Appointment
Reference number: 117529881
About the position
As Australia's first private University, Bond University based at Robina, Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.
- Excellent Gold Coast Location and Benefits
- Teach on our innovative postgraduate Occupational Therapy Programs.
- Align your research interests/ track record with the Occupational Therapy Discipline and Postgraduate Program.
Join Australia’s number one University for student experience*, and enjoy staff benefits including:
- Free staff car parking
- Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#
- Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#
- Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed term Academic staff
- Staff wellbeing program
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff
- Study assistance for staff and dependants#
- Corporate health and finance discounts
- Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
- Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#
About the Position
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine invites applications from qualified candidates interested in joining the Occupational Therapy program in the position of Associate Professor. The discipline takes an innovative approach to Occupational Therapy education, offering a Master of Occupational Therapy and a newly created Professional Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. The programs have relevant accreditation with the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia, WFOT, and have recently been fully accredited for seven years by ACOTE in the United States.
The position will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of the Master of Occupational Therapy and Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy programs, supervise the clinical and/or industry research activities of Occupational Therapy students, and teach across the breadth of Occupational Therapy with emphasis dependent on area of specialty. We offer opportunities for successful candidates to develop research interests that are aligned with those within the Occupational Therapy team and broader Faculty.
The position is expected to provide significant leadership in research and scholarship, teaching, academic administration, and community engagement across the discipline, Faculty and, more broadly, the University. The role will emphasise the development of research within the discipline.
About the person
The successful candidate will be registered or eligible for registration as an Occupational Therapist in Australia. The candidates will also typically hold a Doctoral qualification.
Further candidates will have a track record of effective teaching, learning, scholarship, or research appropriate for an Associate Professor position. They will also have experience in academic administration within the higher education sector and well-developed leadership, management, and team-building skills.
Registration as an Occupational Therapist (or eligibility) in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is essential for this position.
Salary details
The salary for the Associate Professor (Level B) position commences at $162,466.69 plus 17.5% superannuation. Salary packaging options are available for eligible employees.
This position is based at The Bond Institute of Health and Sport, Robina, located in the Robina Health precinct. The complex has world-class teaching facilities. These include a teaching kitchen, gait lab, simulated hospital ward, activities of daily living lab and work play lab, the latest technology, and interprofessional learning spaces. Some travel between Bond University locations is required.
Additional information
Position-related enquiries can be directed to the Head of Program, Professor Susan Brandis, ********@bond.edu.au
Application and submission details
For further details regarding these appointments, please reference the Position Description and Selection Criteria.
Applicants can apply using the Apply Now button. All candidates are required to register online via our candidate portal prior to submitting an application. To support your online application, we request that you submit the necessary supporting documents. These documents should include your Curriculum Vitae/Resume and a Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description above.
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Applications close: 5:00pm, Sunday 21 July 2024
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.
Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.
Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Employment Contract (BEC).
Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.
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