Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.
The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (HSS) is central to this vision, working closely with practice partners to prepare and develop health care and social work professionals to provide high quality care. The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences is central to this vision and this post will contribute to helping us meet the expectations of BU2025, the University’s strategic plan.
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to delivery of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in occupational therapy and other health related programmes. You will be engaged in research and knowledge-exchange activity including innovative CPD, short course activities and developing personal areas of scholarship and professional expertise.
You will be qualified to Doctorate level or be able to demonstrate the ability to create and disseminate knowledge at an equivalent level and have the capability to convert this knowledge into a doctorate in a maximum of the first 3-5 years from the date of appointment. You will be (professionally and/or) research active and committed to a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement. You must be a qualified Occupational Therapist and (where relevant) be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
This post is available part-time for 0.8 FTE
For an informal discussion please contact Dr Saffron Scott or Dr Bernadette Waters (Joint Programme Leads) on:
Tel: 01202 961388 (SS) 01202 962158 (BW)
Email: scotts@bournemouth.ac.uk, bwaters@bournemouth.ac.uk
BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.