Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Scholarship and Research

Position Summary

The Katz College of Science and Health is seeking a highly organized and adaptable Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Director of Scholarship and Research. This position will report to the Occupational Therapy Program Director. The Director of Scholarship and Research advances the university’s mission, purpose, and goals by providing program-specific expertise and leadership in scholarship, research, and innovation.

Position Responsibilities

• INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Fulfills assigned teaching load
  Participates in and contributes to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous improvement plan as set forth by the University
  Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process, and for individual students
  Facilitates student learning in accordance with prescribed course and program learning outcomes
  Regularly contributes to the improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi
  Follows established protocols for providing timely feedback, academic advising, and assessment of student learning
  Keeps regular approved office hours (for FT faculty)
  Mentors students and faculty as assigned by the department/program dean/chair
  Explores scholarly research to improve teaching and instruction
  Begins to explore cross-disciplinary approaches to instruction

• SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES: Attends professional development activities each year, as agreed upon with supervisor in associate development plan
  Selects a minimum of one of the following activity areas: publishing & writing, acting as a contributor to textbooks, presenting at conferences or educational trainings, attending test-writing or accreditation activities, serving on thesis dissertation committee, or other agreed-upon professional activity
  OR Identifies and applies specialized research or activities related to teaching, assigned teaching area(s), or may contribute to the scholarly community/knowledge of the discipline

• PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND SERVICE: Develops connections within the professional community, both inside and outside the University/Occupational Therapy program
  Assists with assessment, critique, and evaluation of the overall Occupational Therapy curriculum and may lead the process of revisions to the program and syllabi (if necessary) while ensuring quality
  Contributes/demonstrates ongoing service in at least one of the following areas: Community or Public Service, Profession (member of professional organization), University/Occupational Therapy program

• PROGRAM SPECIFIC: Scholarship Agenda: Develop, implement, and oversee the OT department scholarship agenda and scholarship plan; revise and update when required
  Grants: Identify and apply for grants appropriate to the OT department scholarship agenda; partner with others within Katz school, and colleagues in the greater community for grant applications; and train/assist OT faculty to identify and apply for grants appropriate to the OT department scholarship agenda
  Publications: Assist and mentor OT faculty in the dissemination of their scholarship, including presentations at conferences, publications in appropriate peer-reviewed journals, books, and chapters
  Curriculum: Integrate research and scholarship within the OT program curriculum; assess curriculum and program outcomes
  Faculty: Assist and mentor faculty in developing and pursuing scholarship, including integration of research and scholarship throughout the curriculum, training and supervision of research projects, and training on grants
  Students: Train and mentor students in developing and pursuing scholarship, including research projects, grants, and dissemination of research

Experience & Educational Background

• EDUCATION: Must hold a research doctorate (PhD, ScD, DrPH, or OTD with a research focus) from an accredited university with experience in curriculum development, research, and supervision of graduate projects
  Must have demonstrated ongoing scholarly achievement, research expertise, and ability to secure research funding

• EXPERIENCE: Teaching experience preferred. Instructional experience must be at institutions that are Title IV funding eligible
  Minimum of two years supervising or mentoring student research or scholarship projects at a minimum of a master’s level

Skills & Competencies

• Required Skills
  Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards
  Ability to maintain academic standards
  Ability to work independently with general supervision
  Demonstrate a thorough, accurate, and practical knowledge of their field or discipline
  Interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline
  Use effective communication skills, both oral and written, including presentations, and effective listening skills
  Use creative facilitation and conflict resolution skills to resolve difficult and sensitive issues
  Working knowledge of Statistical Software, Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and other MS Office products as needed

About Us

About The Katz College of Science and Health: The Katz College of Science and Health, with 1300 master’s and doctoral students, is now the largest graduate school at Yeshiva University. Located in the heart of New York City, Yeshiva University is a US News and World Report Top 100 University. We are research scientists, tech builders, entrepreneurs, and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. Katz College of Science and Health faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research and education, fostering the creativity, collaborative thinking, and builder mindset required to take on today’s toughest problems. Over the last five years, we have launched ten master’s and doctoral programs with 92% graduation rates, 100% licensure pass rates, 95% post-graduation employment in high-paying careers, and students and alumni from over 30 countries. The Katz College of Science and Health is a close-knit community with a big network, nestled in the heart of a big city. We are global in reach, with faculty and students from across the United States and around the world—and also deeply embedded in New York City’s rich professional and social fabric. With a vibrant campus life and city at our fingertips, the Katz School is where bold, purpose-driven people come to create, connect, and explore. Read about projects at Katz.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $110,000