Lecturer - Occupational Science and Therapy

Full time (1.0FTE), Permanent Position

Te āhuatunga a te tūrunga/ About the role

Are you passionate about teaching the next generation of kaiwhakaora ngangahau? Then this is the role for you. The Department of Occupational Science and Therapy, with its vision of "whakahua are hei whakaora ngangahau kia Mauri ora" (creating pathways to give life to action for the purpose of flourishing), is seeking an individual with occupation/occupational therapy expertise to join our team. We are committed to the integration of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and cultural competencies into our curricula, and to working in a te Tiriti based partnership. AUT University is committed to providing a great working environment through flexible/hybrid employment practices and many other staff benefits.

We are looking for a full-time permanent appointment at the lecturer level. You will make a significant contribution to the development of teaching/learning experiences, as well as to the research environment of the department and school. The successful applicant will actively engage in facilitating delivery of education in our undergraduate degree with room to expand into the post-graduate space as appropriate.

We will give preference to applicants who hold a doctoral qualification but are also open to applicants with a master's degree and relevant experience or expertise in teaching and practice.

Ko wai koe/ About you

To achieve great outcomes in this role, as well as your solid experience and registration as a kaiwhakaora ngangahau / occupational therapist, you will also bring:

• Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a foundation for meeting and exceeding professional competencies
• Commitment to teach within your expertise, across a range of occupational therapy courses
• Commitment to build mātauranga (knowledge)
• Inspiration and support for students' achievement
• Desire to develop a programme of research
• Contributions to ongoing curriculum development
• Effective communication, and a commitment to collaboration and working in a team
• Competent organisational and IT skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development supported by the AUT staff development programme.

Te Tono/ How to apply

• The start date is scheduled for as soon as possible

AUT will require successful applicants to provide proof of full COVID vaccination prior to commencement of employment.

Salary Range: $82,000 - $99,000 (appointment level and salary commensurate with skills and experience)

Ref: 84471

Closing Date: 18 April 2023, 11:55 PM

*Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week