Assistant Professor Instruction - Occupational Therapy

The Department of Occupational Therapy

The mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy is to foster a community of educators, scholars, evidence-based practitioners, and leaders in the profession of occupational therapy who will generate, apply, and disseminate innovative knowledge about participation in everyday life for individuals, groups, and populations.

Position Requirements

• An academic doctorate such as a PhD in a foundational discipline related to occupational therapy, such as psychology, rehabilitation sciences, movement sciences, or another related discipline, is preferred.
• Post-professional doctorates, such as OTDs, DHSc, or DSc, are also invited to apply.
• Eligible for appointment at the rank of an Assistant or Associate Professor depending on experience in academia.
• An occupational therapist (OT) eligible for licensure in the state of Texas.
• Has all of the following:
• Holds the rank of at least an assistant professor, associate professor, clinical associate professor, or clinical professor;
• Holds a minimum of 3 years of full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a core faculty member in an ACOTE accredited entry-level occupational therapist education program.
• Experience in teaching, scholarship and service.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to resolve conflict and transparency.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow through (i.e., see an idea/project/problem to completion or resolution).

Responsibilities

• Teaching and advising.
• Research and scholarly work.
• Serving on departmental, school, and university committees.
• Faculty practice.

Pay

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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