Lecturer

Job title:

Lecturer

Company

University of British Columbia

Job description

AcademicJob Category Faculty BargainingJob Title LecturerDepartment Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | Faculty of Medicine | Provost and VP Academic (Ben Mortenson)Posting End Date April 29, 2025Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.Job End Date Jun 30, 2026The expected pay for this position is $69,525 – $92,000 per annum.At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.The Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy invites applications for a part-time Lecturer (60%- 80% FTE) for one-year term with a possibility of extension.The Department offers a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program, collaborates in the delivery of Master of Rehabilitation Science (MRSc), Master of Science (MSc), and PhD programs in rehabilitation sciences and offers post- doctoral fellowship opportunities. Research focuses on advancing occupational science, the impact of occupational therapy on health and well-being, and teaching/learning effectiveness. We enjoy a wide variety of scholarly and interdisciplinary activities in the Faculty of Medicine and the University.Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, the successful candidate will engage in teaching both theory and clinical practice skills courses using diverse methods and online learning tools, participate in course planning, curriculum development, and engage in student evaluation in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program. The incumbent will participate in administrative and service activities, such as departmental and university committees. The successful applicant will join a stellar academic community and contribute to developing the next generation of occupational therapists.The successful candidate must hold a minimum of a Master of Occupational Therapy, be eligible for registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC (CHCPBC) as an occupational therapist, and be a member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – BC (CAOT-BC). In addition, the candidate must have at least five years of recent practice experience as an occupational therapist, including clinical teaching in mental health and physical disability across the lifespan. The applicant must have a minimum of 3 years teaching in an academic setting that may include curriculum development, and preparing, delivering and evaluating lecture and laboratory content in a Masters of Occupational Therapy program. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with empathy, understanding and, respect of diverse perspectives. Experience in collaborating and bringing forward projects with diverse groups, including colleagues, students, and/or stakeholders, is valued.The expected salary for this position is $69,525 -$92,700 per annum. Salary will be commensurate with level of educational preparation and experience, and the FTE. The Faculty of Medicine is committed to offering equitable and competitive salaries, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate. At UBC, in addition to a generous benefit package and highly valued pension plan, faculty members also have access to a comprehensive range of leaves, services, resources and career development opportunities. For more information, please visit:Candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply as we strive to enhance diversity, inclusiveness, socio-cultural representation, and perspective of the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy. An application package should include 1) a letter of application outlining the applicant’s teaching interests, 2) a detailed curriculum vitae, 3) a teaching statement, 4) evidence of teaching effectiveness; 5) the names of three references. Finally, please provide a brief statement of your current or previous contributions to advancing anti-racism, equity, diversity, decolonization, Indigenization and inclusion in an academic, professional or community context.Applications should be submitted online at .Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Administrative Director, Tracy Henderson at . Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and equitable work environment for all members of its workforce. An inclusive work environment presumes an environment where differences are appreciated, recognized, and integrated into current structures, planning, and decision-making modes. Within this hiring process we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed. Please contact Tracy Henderson at To learn more about UBC’s Center for Workplace Accessibility, visit the website hereWith gratitude, we acknowledge that the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine and its distributed programs, which include four university academic campuses, are located on traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of First Nations Peoples and communities around the provinceOur Vision: To Transform Health for Everyone.Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 12,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and health care professionals, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.The Faculty – comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and over 10,000 clinical faculty members – is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.UBC – One of the World’s Leading Universities. As one of the world’s leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Expected salary

$69525 – 92000 per year

Location

Canada

Job date

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 04:19:54 GMT

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