Occupational Therapy Faculty Member | Batterjee Medical College

Job Description

Batterjee Medical College (BMC) is seeking a qualified and motivated Faculty Member in Occupational Therapy to contribute to teaching, clinical education, research, student development, academic quality, and community engagement within its Occupational Therapy Program in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, student-centered education and support students in developing the clinical knowledge, professional competencies, critical-thinking skills, and evidence-based practice required for careers in Occupational Therapy.

Employer: Batterjee Medical College
Program: Occupational Therapy
Location: Jeddah, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
Position: Faculty Member in Occupational Therapy
Employment Type: Full time
Industry: Academic Jobs
Date Opened: 1 October 2026
Experience: 1–3 years

Occupational Therapy Faculty Jeddah – Position Overview

The role combines:

• Academic teaching.
• Clinical education.
• Student advising and mentoring.
• Research and scholarly activity.
• Curriculum development.
• Quality assurance.
• Accreditation support.
• Community engagement.
• Professional development.

Candidates should demonstrate strong academic knowledge and clinical expertise in Occupational Therapy and a commitment to preparing competent healthcare professionals in accordance with institutional academic standards and accreditation requirements.

Teaching and Clinical Education

The successful candidate will deliver:

• Lectures.
• Practical sessions.
• Laboratory activities.
• Case-based learning.
• Tutorials.

Teaching will cover Occupational Therapy and related subjects.

Faculty members are expected to apply:

• Evidence-based teaching.
• Student-centered teaching methodologies.
• Clinical applications.
• Professional practice examples.
• Practical learning approaches.

Course Development

Responsibilities include:

• Developing course materials.
• Updating teaching resources.
• Preparing learning activities.
• Aligning course content with approved curricula.

Educational Technology

Faculty members will be expected to use:

• Blackboard (LMS).
• Other educational technologies.
• Assessment technologies.

These tools will support teaching, communication, assessment, and student engagement.

Student Assessment

The successful candidate will:

• Prepare examinations.
• Administer examinations.
• Evaluate examinations.
• Prepare assignments.
• Conduct practical assessments.
• Apply appropriate assessment methods.
• Use systems including ExamSoft.

Academic Records and Reporting

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records of:

• Student attendance.
• Grades.
• Assessments.
• Academic performance.

Faculty members will also prepare and submit:

• Course reports.
• Assessment documentation.
• Academic records.
• Other required reports.

Student Advising and Mentoring

The Faculty Member will provide:

• Academic advising.
• Student mentoring.
• Professional guidance.
• Constructive feedback.

The role also includes monitoring student progress and identifying students who may require additional academic support.

Clinical and Professional Skills Development

Students should be supported in developing:

• Clinical reasoning.
• Critical thinking.
• Problem-solving.
• Professional communication.
• Ethical practice.
• Patient-centered care.
• Evidence-based Occupational Therapy practice.

Research and Scholarly Activities

The successful candidate will contribute to scholarly and applied research in:

• Occupational Therapy.
• Rehabilitation Sciences.
• Related healthcare disciplines.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting research.
• Publishing in recognised peer-reviewed journals.
• Participating in conferences.
• Participating in seminars.
• Attending workshops.
• Contributing to research activities.

Faculty members will also support students in research and scholarly activities.

Curriculum Development

The role includes participation in:

• Curriculum development.
• Course review.
• Academic improvement.
• Course specifications.
• Course reports.
• Programme reports.
• Academic assessment activities.

Quality Assurance and Accreditation

Faculty members will support:

• Quality assurance.
• Institutional accreditation.
• Programme accreditation.
• Continuous improvement.

Teaching and assessment practices must comply with:

• BMC academic policies.
• Approved quality standards.

Departmental and Institutional Service

The successful candidate will participate in:

• Departmental meetings.
• Academic committees.
• Institutional activities.
• Assigned academic responsibilities.

Community Engagement

The role includes participation in:

• Community service.
• Rehabilitation-awareness initiatives.
• Workshops.
• Professional outreach.
• Health-awareness activities.
• Accessibility initiatives.
• Community well-being programmes.

External Collaboration

Faculty members may collaborate with:

• Healthcare institutions.
• Rehabilitation centres.
• Community organisations.
• Clinical partners.

Required Qualification

Applicants must hold a:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Occupational Therapy or a closely related discipline, in accordance with programme requirements.

Preferred Academic Qualification

A:

• PhD in Occupational Therapy or a relevant rehabilitation discipline

is preferred.

Professional Classification and Licensure

Applicants should hold:

• Valid professional classification or clinical licensure, including Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) classification where applicable.

Preferred Teaching Experience

Previous:

• Higher-education teaching experience in Occupational Therapy or a related academic discipline

is preferred.

Clinical Experience

Relevant:

• Clinical experience in Occupational Therapy

is highly desirable.

Research and Academic Experience

Preferred experience includes:

• Research.
• Scholarly publications.
• Academic reporting.
• Curriculum development.

Clinical Education Experience

Experience in:

• Clinical education.
• Practical assessment.
• Student supervision.

is an advantage.

Community Engagement Experience

Participation in:

• Community engagement.
• Professional outreach.

is desirable.

Required Knowledge and Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate strong knowledge of:

• Occupational Therapy principles.
• Occupational Therapy assessment.
• Occupational Therapy interventions.
• Rehabilitation practices.

Teaching and Assessment Skills

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Excellent teaching ability.
• Strong assessment skills.
• Student-engagement skills.
• Ability to integrate clinical experience into teaching.
• Ability to integrate evidence-based practice into academic education.

Clinical Reasoning and Problem-Solving

Candidates should have:

• Strong clinical reasoning.
• Critical-thinking abilities.
• Problem-solving skills.

Research and Academic Writing

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong research skills.
• Analytical abilities.
• Academic writing capabilities.

Interpersonal and Organisational Skills

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork.
• Student mentoring.
• Strong organisation.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to meet institutional deadlines.

Language Requirement

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in:

• Arabic.
• English.

Professional Commitment

Candidates should demonstrate commitment to:

• Academic quality.
• Professional ethics.
• Continuous improvement.
• Continuous learning.
• Professional development.

Job Summary

Employer	Batterjee Medical College
Program	Occupational Therapy
Location	Jeddah, Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
Position	Faculty Member in Occupational Therapy
Employment Type	Full time
Field	Occupational Therapy / Rehabilitation Sciences
Required Qualification	Master’s degree or PhD in Occupational Therapy or closely related discipline
Preferred Qualification	PhD in Occupational Therapy or relevant rehabilitation discipline
Professional Requirement	Valid professional classification or clinical licensure, including SCFHS where applicable
Preferred Teaching Experience	Higher-education teaching in Occupational Therapy or related discipline
Clinical Experience	Relevant Occupational Therapy clinical experience highly desirable
Research Experience	Research, publications, academic reporting or curriculum development preferred
Core Responsibilities	Teaching, clinical education, research, advising, curriculum development, quality assurance and community engagement
Teaching Technologies	Blackboard or equivalent LMS; ExamSoft for assessment
Languages	Arabic and English
Date Opened	1 October 2026
Application Deadline	Not stated