Lecturer in Occupational Therapy (FTC 2 years)

About Us

It’s an exciting time to join London South Bank University (LSBU) Group. With the launch of our new LSBU Group Strategy, Connecting, we’re shaping the future of tertiary education for a global, technology-driven economy – rooted in London. Professional and technical education has been central to LSBU Group’s mission since our founding in 1892. Today, as London’s first integrated tertiary education group, we continue to lead the way on learner-centred, skills-focused education.

Comprising London South Bank University, South Bank Colleges and South Bank Academies, connectivity lies at the heart of all we do. Since 2019, LSBU Group has grown beyond its three founding institutions to form a powerful network of learners, staff, alumni, employers and policymakers – united in our mission: to challenge social and economic inequalities through applied education, insight and partnership. We are a powerhouse for inclusive education, enterprise and economic growth, connecting potential to opportunity and enabling people to thrive.

Our new strategy, Connecting, sets out a bold, ambitious vision for LSBU Group and it’s developed in collaboration with colleagues, student groups, partners and stakeholders. Focused on delivering good jobs for all our learners, we are proud to be employer and skills led, delivering excellent professional and technical teaching which supports future talent and careers to deliver impact for London and beyond.

Working for us

Turning passion into purpose. Our ambition is to create educational pathways that empower people of all backgrounds and talents to realise their aspirations, add to the knowledge base, and contribute their skills and drive to wider society. To realise our ambition, we need people with energy, courage and imagination, who are enthused by our vision and recognise our values as theirs; people who bring ideas to enrich our approach to learning, research and innovation; collaborative people who love creating and spreading knowledge; brilliant people who seek growth and yearn to make a positive, personal difference.

At LSBU Group, you will get to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic culture, which is fuelled by purpose, built around people, and is genuinely diverse. You will be trusted and recognised for your unique contribution. You will be part of a great team, turning your passion into purpose.

The role

Join Us as an Occupational Therapy Lecturer at LSBU! We’re hiring 4.8 FTE posts (4 × 1.0 FTE and 1 × 0.8 FTE). Be part of something bold, innovative and student‑centred. London South Bank University is delighted to open applications for enthusiastic, forward‑thinking Occupational Therapy Lecturers who want to shape the future of our profession. This is an opportunity to join a vibrant, award‑winning school with a strong social mission, exceptional student diversity, and a commitment to transforming lives through education.

If you are passionate about occupation, excited by teaching, and ready to contribute to one of the most dynamic OT teams in the UK—we want to hear from you.

About You:

• Hold a master’s degree or Equivalent
• Be HCPC registered as an Occupational Therapist
• Be enthusiastic about teaching, mentoring and supporting students in classrooms, online and in clinical settings
• Be organised, adaptable, and thrive in a fast‑moving, innovative academic environment
• Hold good IT and digital skills and be open to new ways of delivering education

What You’ll Be Part Of

As a Lecturer at LSBU, you will join a dynamic and collaborative Occupational Therapy Division known for its commitment to inclusive education, community impact and real‑world learning. Here, you will:

• Work alongside a cohesive, supportive, and ambitious OT team
• Contribute to transformative teaching and curriculum development
• Engage in exciting projects, research, and scholarship opportunities
• Develop your academic skills with guidance, mentorship and clear progression pathways
• Help shape the next generation of Occupational Therapists who will lead, innovate and challenge inequities in health and social care

This is more than a teaching role, it is an opportunity to be part of a movement that champions occupational justice, social inclusion and transformation through education. This role is fixed term for 2 years.

Benefits and How to Apply:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 35 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here.

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply Online" button below.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Dr Musharrat Ahmed-Landeryou, Associate Professor, ahmedlmj@lsbu.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is Sunday 29 March 2026 at 11.59pm. Interviews will be held week beginning 20 April 2026.

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team hrdsr@lsbu.ac.uk. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.