We are now looking for a committed lecturer in occupational therapy who wants to be involved in educating the occupational therapists of the future and contribute to the development of the subject in close collaboration with society.

The position of lecturer in occupational therapy is located at the Department of Health, Education and Technology and will belong to the Division of Health, Medicine and Rehabilitation. Here, courses for occupational therapy and physiotherapy degrees, bachelor's programs in health counseling and psychology, and courses in medical science are conducted. Research and postgraduate education are conducted in the subjects of occupational therapy, physiotherapy and health promotion, as well as psychology.

Subject description

Occupational therapy encompasses knowledge about people's daily activities in relation to development, participation and health. The subject studies how factors related to the individual in interaction with factors in the environment affect individuals', groups' and populations' opportunities to be engaged in daily activities and their importance for health and ill health. The subject also includes knowledge of how activities can be used therapeutically to promote health and development and prevent ill health.

Duties

The main duties are to conduct lectures, seminars, practical sessions, VFU assessments and examinations, as well as plan, implement, follow up and develop courses. This may involve writing study guides in the learning platform, planning the course schedule, booking internal and external lecturers, keeping in touch with students via e-mail and learning platform. In addition, together with other teachers (lecturers and assistant professors) in occupational therapy, participate in the development of the subject and education. The work also includes actively participating in collaboration with the surrounding community.

Qualifications

To be employed as a lecturer at the occupational therapy program, you must:

• have completed an occupational therapy degree of 180 credits
• be a licensed occupational therapist
• demonstrate pedagogical skills

Other meritorious qualifications:

• Experience working as a leg. Occupational therapist
• Experience of pedagogical work at university level, experience of online distance education and the ability to conduct and develop distance education
• Completed university pedagogical education equivalent to 7.5 credits or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge
• Administrative experience that is relevant to the tasks included in the employment
• Magister/master's degree in occupational therapy or equivalent
• Completed training in motivated conversations 7,5 credits or equivalent and have practical experience of applying the methodology
• Be able to teach orally and in writing in Swedish and in English
• Personal qualities and personal suitability relevant to the position, such as good collaboration skills, a structured and responsible approach and an interest in distance education development

Information

The position is fixed-term full-time for the period August 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 or as agreed and with the possibility of extension. Location is Luleå. The work requires physical presence at the workplace as interaction with colleagues and the needs of the business are central to the mission.

For further information, please contact: Head of Department Maria Ranner, 0920-491452, maria.ranner@ltu.se

Trade union representative:

SACO-S Dianda Chroneer, 0920- 49 2037, mailto:diana.chroneer@ltu.se and

OFR-S Marka Vesterberg, 0920-49 17 21, mailto:marika.vesterberg@ltu.se

Application

We prefer that you apply for the position via the application button below where you attach a cover letter as well as CV/resume and copies of verified diplomas. Please mark your application with the reference number below. Both the application and the diploma must be written in Swedish or English.

Date for application: May 4, 2026

Reference number: 2821-2026