Lecturer in Occupational Therapy
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £49,979 to £59,125 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Including London Allowance |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2026 |
| Location: | Egham, Surrey |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Royal Holloway University of London |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0626-180 |
Summary
Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Part Time, Fixed Term (0.5 FTE, One-year contract)
Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Occupational Therapy in the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science. We seek outstanding individuals to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary academic team for the unique MSc (Pre-registration) Occupational Therapy course, launched in September 2024.
This new post is teaching-focused. The post holder will support the Course Lead in the effective delivery of the MSc (Pre-registration) Occupational Therapy course and lead admissions and recruitment for the course, alongside teaching and placement-link lecturing.
We are particularly interested in passionate occupational therapists with a contemporary, sustainable approach, and in how this could translate into innovative teaching across the course. Candidates with knowledge and experience in physical health settings and in teaching and supervising students at higher education institutions are desirable. We also expect leadership and effective contributions to course or department administration, or to projects that improve the student experience.
The post is available from September 2026, and the successful applicant will be based at our campus in Egham, Surrey, where the university is situated on a beautiful, leafy campus near Windsor Great Park.
We offer a vibrant and supportive environment with a strong research culture and very good links with a range of professional agencies and local authorities. Further information on the School and the Department can be found at: Department of Psychology (royalholloway.ac.uk)
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the interim Head of Department, Dr. Mark Lee at mark.lee@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the Reference: 0626-180
Closing date: 23:59, 6 July 2026
Interview Date: End of July/Early August
The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.
Part Time, Fixed Term (0.5 FTE, One-year contract)
Applications are invited for the position of Lecturer in Occupational Therapy in the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Science. We seek outstanding individuals to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary academic team for the unique MSc (Pre-registration) Occupational Therapy course, launched in September 2024.
This new post is teaching-focused. The post holder will support the Course Lead in the effective delivery of the MSc (Pre-registration) Occupational Therapy course and lead admissions and recruitment for the course, alongside teaching and placement-link lecturing.
We are particularly interested in passionate occupational therapists with a contemporary, sustainable approach, and in how this could translate into innovative teaching across the course. Candidates with knowledge and experience in physical health settings and in teaching and supervising students at higher education institutions are desirable. We also expect leadership and effective contributions to course or department administration, or to projects that improve the student experience.
The post is available from September 2026, and the successful applicant will be based at our campus in Egham, Surrey, where the university is situated on a beautiful, leafy campus near Windsor Great Park.
We offer a vibrant and supportive environment with a strong research culture and very good links with a range of professional agencies and local authorities. Further information on the School and the Department can be found at: Department of Psychology (royalholloway.ac.uk)
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the interim Head of Department, Dr. Mark Lee at mark.lee@rhul.ac.uk
Please quote the Reference: 0626-180
Closing date: 23:59, 6 July 2026
Interview Date: End of July/Early August
The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.
Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.
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