Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy (Teaching Focused)

As Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university’, Bond University based in Robina on the Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

· Join an innovative Occupational Therapy discipline and make a meaningful impact in your field.

· Inspire the next generation of occupational therapists through contemporary, practice-focused education

· Teach in world-class, purpose-built facilities designed to enhance learning and clinical Occupational Therapy practice

Associate Professor / Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy (Teaching Focused)

Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Part-time 0.6 FTE, Fixed term for 2 years

Position Reference No: 201393609

Join Australia’s top university for teaching* and enjoy staff benefits including:

· Free staff car parking

· Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave#

· Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items#

· Annual leave loading for continuing and fixed term Academic staff

· Staff wellbeing program

· Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program available for all staff

· Study assistance for staff and dependants#

· Corporate health and finance discounts

· Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services

· Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool#

About the Position

Bond University is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapist Academic to join our Occupational Therapy discipline as an Assistant Professor (Level A) or Associate Professor (Level B), Teaching Focused, on a part-time (0.6 FTE), two-year fixed-term appointment.

This exciting opportunity will contribute to the delivery and ongoing development of Bond University’s Master of Occupational Therapy and Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy programs, working alongside a passionate team of academics, clinicians and industry professionals committed to excellence and innovation in Occupational Therapy education.

Our Master of Occupational Therapy is distinguished by its unique blend of case-based learning, practical application and more than 1,000 hours of practice-based education. Students gain experience across a broad range of clinical contexts and have opportunities to collaborate with community and industry partners through innovative research and industry projects.

In this role, you will contribute to teaching across the breadth of Occupational Therapy, with emphasis aligned to your area of clinical and/or academic expertise. You will also support practical and case-based learning, contribute to practice education, and supervise clinical, industry and/or research activities undertaken by Occupational Therapy students.

Our programs are accredited by the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and accreditation by ACOTE in the United States, reflecting our commitment to excellence in OT education and international recognition.

About the Person

We are looking for passionate and driven Occupational Therapists who are registered (or eligible for registration) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Ideal candidates will hold a Doctoral qualification and bring a proven track record of excellence in effective teaching, learning, scholarship, appropriate to the level of appointment.

For the Associate Professor role, we are seeking candidates who demonstrate strong leadership, management, and team-building capabilities to inspire and support both staff and students.