Professor in Occupational Therapy

Job title:

Professor in Occupational Therapy

Company:

York St John University

Job description

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset. Our research seeks to have a positive impact on our community by challenging prejudice and inequity and promoting a fairer and more just society. This ethos is supported by two research Institutes at YSJU, the Institute for Social Justice and the Institute of Health and Care Improvement.The schoolOccupational Therapy is a fundamental component of the School of Science, Technology & Health, alongside other provision in Allied Health, Biomedical Science, Nursing and Sport.The discipline area is highly regarded, holding both RCOT and HCPC accreditation and offers undergraduate and postgraduate pre-registration degrees and research degrees with good regional connections alongside a welcoming and inclusive teaching and learning ethos.The roleWe are seeking a talented and enthusiastic academic leader with a strong research profile to join our occupational therapy team as Professor of Occupational Therapy. You will provide academic leadership in research and professional engagement, and play a pivotal role in the strategic development of the occupational therapy programmes here at YSJ. The role holder will have principal responsibility for developing and leading occupational therapy research at York St John, building a strong research culture and developing a profile at national and international level. The candidate will have a track record of attracting funding and successfully supporting postgraduate research students.Key requirementsThe successful candidate will have

• A PhD in a relevant discipline;
• A strong body of publications of international quality;
• A track record of attracting research funding;
• Experience of, and commitment to, supervising graduate research students;
• The ability to make a contribution to teaching across the portfolio as required;
• Good administrative, organisational, teamwork and communication skills;

Importantly, they will share our commitment to social justice and be fully committed to providing inclusive educational experiences that improve the lives of our students, colleagues and communities. The ideal candidate will be one who inspires colleagues and leads them with integrity.Additional informationFor informal enquiries please contact the Associate Head of School: Head of Allied Health Kerry Edwards k.edwards2@yorksj.ac.uk or 01904 876807.It is anticipated that the assessment process will involve a presentation and panel interview. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. Please note that we are currently only able to sponsor individuals who are based overseas at the point of applying. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview – GOV.UK ( ).We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.Application process supportWe are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process, however if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needsPlease note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.Our benefits packageWe offer a wide range of employee benefits including –– Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period– Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)– Pension scheme– Health Cash Plan after six months service– Employee Assistance Programme– Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists– On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software– Relocation expenses package for certain roles– Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and for additional costs (if applicable to the role)Further information about life at YSJOur attached ‘further information’ document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.

Expected salary

£71566 – 75915 per year

Location

York

Job date

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 05:59:02 GMT

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