Associate Professor Instruction - Occupational Therapy

About the role

The Department of Occupational Therapy at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) seeks to foster a community of educators, scholars, evidence-based practitioners, and leaders in the profession of occupational therapy. The department has been approved to offer an Additional Location hybrid education program at Laredo, TX.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and advising students in the entry-level OTD curriculum.
• Contributing to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Engaging in scholarship and professional service activities.
• Participating in departmental, school, and university committees.
• Supporting student success, fieldwork, and capstone experiences.
• Participating in faculty practice opportunities as applicable.

Requirements

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) or other doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related discipline (e.g., PhD, DHSc, DSc).
• Licensed Occupational Therapist, or eligible for licensure, in the State of Texas.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: Adult Rehabilitation, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Geriatrics, Research Methods, Occupational Therapy Theory and Foundations.
• Experience teaching in an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
• Experience with curriculum development, instructional design, or hybrid/online education.
• Experience with developing a hybrid curriculum.

Skills

• Experience with hybrid or technology-enhanced teaching is desirable.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Standard Employee Status, Regular Shift.