R2256 - Senior Lecturer, Manchester
Job details
Salary
Grade 8 (£41,064-£47,389) to Grade 9 (£48,822-£56,535)
Job type
Permanent
Location
Manchester
Closes on Monday 6 July
As one of the largest providers of allied health professionals in the region, the Department of Health Professions offers a diverse range of award-winning and innovative undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses. We are long established at Manchester Metropolitan University and have excellent collaborations with our external partners across the Northwest. Our work is professionally recognised, accredited and respected. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive learning environment that encourages discussion, debate, shared learning, and interdisciplinary co-operation. Our innovative programmes reflect our research activity, which enriches and informs the student experience.
About the role
The Department delivers an accelerated master's degree (pre-registration) in Occupational Therapy, which commenced in September 2024, with plans to expand our portfolio.
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with a breadth of experience, who is looking to further develop your career in an academic role?
Are you an experienced Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy who is looking for a new opportunity and can help innovate, shape and develop our growing portfolio?
You will be joining our growing team of Occupational Therapy staff to support ongoing development and delivery of this exciting new programme. This role involves:
- high-quality teaching,
- outstanding student support,
- robust assessment of theory and practice,
- other teaching related duties across our programmes, within scope of knowledge and experience.
You will be supported by internal mentorship and staff development to enable you to succeed in this role.
This post is offered on the Education, Pedagogy and Citizenship (EPC) career pathway.
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed clinician, with experience of working across a range of clinical areas, who holds HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. Candidates will hold a good first degree plus a master's degree or have evidence of progression towards a Masters.
Candidates with extensive relevant clinical experience without a master's degree, willing to engage in level 7 study to complete a Post-graduate Certificate in Academic Practice, will also be considered.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 27th July 2026 at the Brooks Building, Birley Campus, M15 6GX
Closing date for applications: 6th July 2026.