Who are we?
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‑world impact. This role will specifically be working within the School of Health and Social Development.
About the role
The Master of Occupational Therapy Practice is a new addition to the occupational therapy course offerings. We are seeking a passionate Senior Lecturer to lead the new Master of Occupational Therapy Practice course and unit teaching teams. This role offers the opportunity to shape curriculum, enhance student outcomes, and drive high‑impact research and scholarship. You'll collaborate with academic teams to deliver innovative teaching and contribute to the growth of the occupational therapy discipline.
Location: Geelong, Waterfront Campus. Salary: Level C $143,490 - $165,001 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time).
Responsibilities
* Lead unit and course teaching teams
* Review units and courses and implement refinements
* Drive innovation in curriculum design and deliver learner‑centric, research‑informed teaching practices
* Support diverse learners by designing accessible and inclusive unit and course material and practices
* Develop effective assessments with clear assessment criteria and timely feedback to demonstrate learning outcomes
* Make a significant contribution to pedagogy research projects and demonstrate a disciplinary reputation in teaching scholarship and pedagogical research
* Make a significant contribution to seeking funding for research and creative activities, including applications for external competitive funding
* Recruit and supervise HDR students with timely completions and high‑quality outcomes
* Provide effective mentoring to HDR students and ECRs to support professional and career development and employability
Qualifications
* PhD in a relevant discipline and / or advanced qualifications and experience in the relevant discipline area
* Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
* Demonstrated experience in occupational therapy practice
* Excellent record of scholarly learning and teaching in UG and / or PG programs, including innovative curriculum design and research supervision
* Knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and contemporary issues related to First Nations Peoples.
* Nationally recognised research reputation underpinned by publications in quality journals, and exhibitions
* Demonstrated capacity and passion for leadership of teaching, research and administration.
Application instructions
To be eligible to apply, you must currently be a sessional academic at Deakin or have been previously engaged as a sessional academic at Deakin within the last two years of the advertising date. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be considered. Please submit your updated resume, a short cover letter and responses to the Key Selection Criteria. Please contact People Connect on +61. Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on the 23rd of November.
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