Lecturer In Occupational Therapy, Teaching Academic Level A / B

• Based in UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance at the City East campus
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 13 August 2023
• Commencement Salary: $93,165 (Level A)/$104,838 (Level B) per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

This position is responsible for contributing to the teaching, scholarship and professional activities of the Academic Unit. The focus of this position will primarily be on coordination and teaching in the Occupational Therapy discipline, however, due to an increased focus on multidisciplinary teaching, the position may be required to work with multidisciplinary student groups. The Lecturer in Occupational Therapy utilises contemporary professional/discipline-related knowledge in their teaching practice and carries out activities to develop scholarly expertise.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

The UniSA Allied Health and Human Performance Academic Unit offers a wide range of degrees and conducts research in the fields of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, medical radiation sciences, medical sonography, speech pathology, clinical exercise physiology, exercise and nutrition, health sciences, public health, exercise and sport science, and human movement.

Core Responsibilities

LEVEL A

• Contribute to the development and delivery of courses (as appropriate) and work with the team in the development of program change and innovation
• Apply research and scholarship to the development of courses, including investigating and developing alternative teaching methods
• Contribute to program planning and evaluation
• Undertake developmental activities to advance knowledge of effective discipline-specific pedagogical practices
• Actively contribute to Academic Unit and University activities, particularly in relation to planning and administration

LEVEL B

• Develop, coordinate and deliver courses on campus, offshore, online or via other appropriate methods
• Work collaboratively and reciprocally with staff in other Academic Units and partner organisations to ensure that courses contain quality content which represents contemporary practice and theory
• Undertake developmental activities to advance knowledge of effective discipline-specific pedagogical practices
• Create, foster and enhance national and international links with relevant industry, business, university and community bodies that assist the advancement of University and Academic Unit objectives
• Undertake course coordination duties (as required)

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy a relevant discipline, together with relevant clinical experience and eligibility for registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of South Australia
• Clinical practice experience and leadership as an Occupational Therapist
• Demonstrated ability to provide teaching and supervision of Occupational Therapy students
• High level written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• High level administrative and organisational skills and a commitment to continual professional and personal development

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• Staff study support
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership

Culture

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Georgie Hart, Senior Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 4371.

Applications close: 11:30 pm Monday 19 September 2022

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.

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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email recruitment@unisa.edu.au and you will receive a response within one working day.

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