LECTURER IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY in Sunderland

Location: High Wycombe

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: £38,784 - £43,482

Hours per week: 22.5

Closing Date: 17/02/2026

Part-time (0.6 FTE) High Wycombe Campus

Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum (pro rata)

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that believes in the transformative power of education. Our BNU community is a special place to work and study, where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed. Our University’s DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do: dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary, and empowering.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Lecturer to join our expanding occupational therapy team within the College of Health and Society. You will be involved in the delivery of the Occupational Therapy Programmes (BSc and apprenticeship route), contributing to new programmes. The post holder will work collaboratively with our practice partners, support the Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy, and have the opportunity to design, develop, innovate, and deliver clinical and theoretical teaching that supports learning and student attainment.

This role requires someone with up-to-date knowledge and understanding of contemporary occupational therapy practice, drive, commitment, and a flair for sharing those attributes with our ambitious and highly capable students. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and growing team committed to excellence in occupational therapy education.

What We Offer:

• A generous holiday entitlement (35 days per annum pro rata, plus bank holidays & closure days)
• Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
• Training & development support opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
• A range of staff discounts with major retailers

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you. For further information about this role please contact Kalimah Ibrahiim, Associate Professor and Discipline Lead in the College of Health and Society.

All applications are to be made in full and online with a CV and covering letter. BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role.

Closing Date: 17 February 2026

Interview Date: 26 February 2026 and w/c 2nd March 2026

Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position. The successful applicant will be required to give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS. Information will be kept in strict confidence. Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.

Job Purpose:

• Deliver a first-class student experience and undertake impactful research and knowledge exchange activities
• Lead and undertake curriculum development, professional practice, placement-related activities and development, enterprise activity, research and other forms of scholarly activity
• Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver high quality, innovative and challenging learning experiences
• Undertake associated activities in connection with the courses taught including module leadership, curriculum development, personal tutoring, recruitment, assessment, review and evaluation
• Contribute to the student experience demonstrating an awareness of the need for customer focus in respect of resolving issues
• Engage with business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
• Support students in supervising placements, learning in practice, internships and work-related activities
• Deliver pastoral care and project supervision of students
• Plan and deliver the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of IT
• Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance

Research And Knowledge Exchange:

• Conduct research and scholarly activity, clearly plan to generate income and align own research with teaching and learning
• Engage with relevant business and professional networks to promote teaching and learning and research in a professional context
• Engage in doctoral supervision
• Contribute to knowledge through refereed conference outputs and peer-reviewed (non-conference) outputs
• Embed research within teaching and curriculum and contribute to research impact
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive and interdisciplinary research culture
• Undertake research with external partners, communities, professional bodies and/or employers
• Contribute to the REF and KEF and to internal and external research and enterprise strategies

Learning, Teaching & Scholarship:

• Undertake research-informed teaching in the subject discipline managing all aspects of curriculum delivery and quality
• Deliver educational knowledge and practice through generation of peer-reviewed pedagogical outputs
• Contribute to the leadership of an inclusive teaching and learning culture and ensuring delivery of excellent student experience and outcomes
• Contribute to research informed innovative pedagogy, curriculum and programme design and planning including digital technology to enhance learning
• Deliver successful and impactful tutoring and pastoral support to students including the support of placements and internships
• Engage with professional bodies, employers and other organisations to enhance professional practice and student outcomes
• Provide effective feedback, support and guidance to students, which promotes improvement of performance
• Participate in funded educational projects as required

Leadership And Academic Citizenship:

• Contribute to growth by increasing student recruitment
• Active participation in business planning, strategy setting and key decision making within the College
• Develop others through mentoring, training and supporting CPD
• Engage with professional bodies, policymakers, employers and other relevant groups
• Support and engage with peer review, external assessment or external examination ensuring the highest quality
• Contribute to income generation
• Foster a culture of inclusion, making a positive contribution towards reducing awarding gaps and improving diversity in teaching and learning

Other:

• Engage in professional development activities (e.g. CPD, attendance at conferences)
• Contribute to Open Days, Graduation events, department, college and partnership links and the marketing and promotional work of the Programme/Department/College
• Act as a commentator or contributor to media
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements in all working practices
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required

For Roles With Line Management Responsibilities:

• Line management responsibilities including recruitment and selection, performance management, professional development, motivation, health & safety and wellbeing

Person Specification:

• First Degree in a relevant field
• Doctoral level qualification (or working towards) or relevant professional experience in field
• Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellow of the HEA or evidenced commitment to achieving within two years

Knowledge & Experience:

• Delivering an excellent customer experience
• Expert knowledge in discipline/field
• Specialist skills appropriate to the courses taught
• Delivering quality learning and teaching to students/learners/apprentices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office software

Skills:

• Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools
• High level of literacy and numeracy
• Excellent presentation and teaching delivery skills
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with all stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to be flexible and to respond to changing priorities in a busy environment
• Excellent people skills with the ability to build good working relationships with colleagues, external partners, employers and placement providers

Special Requirements:

• A willingness and ability to work in off-site locations
• A willingness and ability to contribute to University Open Days (which may fall on Saturdays)
• You will be required to deliver a micro-teach as part of your interview