The University of Bolton is a “Teaching Intensive, Research Informed” higher education institution whose distinctive high quality, student-focussed, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes attract students from all over the world.
Our staff are at the heart of everything we do: they are highly qualified and experienced in their fields, supporting their teaching practice by carrying out quality research and engaging in continuous professional development. Staff pride themselves on being outstanding professionals that provide excellent learning, teaching and applied research and support in the provision of custom-designed, industry led courses in numerous subject areas.
The key duties of the post holder will be to contribute to the teaching, delivery, development, research and administrative support of undergraduate and taught postgraduate occupational therapy programmes, and other related programmes; including the academic and personal support of students. In addition, you will be expected to contribute to the student recruitment and admissions of the the Occupational Therapy Programmes.
HCPC registration is an essential requirement for this role along with a masters degree and preferably a teaching qualification. We are particularly interested in candidates with contemporary experience in Occupational Therapy. A commitment to undertaking a PhD and membership of the Higher Education Academy is an essential requirement of the role.
The successful candidate should demonstrate a practical awareness of current developments in Health (Occupational Therapy) Education and be able to facilitate the creation and maintenance of a range of links between courses and the sector.