Occupational Therapy Faculty

Position Summary

The University of Saint Mary invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure or tenure-track faculty position in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. With a Practitioner-Educator emphasis, position responsibilities center on teaching and advising students, university, community or professional service, engagement in scholarly activity consistent with interest/expertise, and capstone or research mentorship.

Essential Functions

• Teach within area of expertise.
• Advise and mentor students in coursework, curriculum, and capstone experience and project.
• Contribute to the OTD program scholarship agenda in areas of discovery, application, integration, or teaching and learning.
• Contribute to integrated curriculum design to ensure delivery of the broad scope of occupational therapy practice.
• Contribute to program evaluation to assure quality assessment and program development.
• Participate in university service, community collaboration efforts, and professional development.
• Engage in student recruitment efforts and admission processes to support student success and program growth.
• Cultivate a positive, health promoting culture working with diverse faculty and staff and in support of the mission of University of Saint Mary.
• Comply with program policies and procedures, the university academic catalog and the faulty handbook.
• Attend all required USM meetings and events.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention activities.

Requirements

• Earned professional occupational therapy doctoral degree or an earned terminal academic degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, OTD, or DSc, etc.) in area of study which compliments occupational therapy.
• Must hold a current Kansas license in Occupational Therapy (or be eligible for licensure) or related discipline.
• Experience teaching and mentoring at the college/university level.
• Evidence of clinical practice experience or documented expertise in area of instruction/teaching responsibility, such as physical rehabilitation, productive aging, or children and youth.
• Broad and contemporary understanding of occupational therapy education and practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for a career in occupational therapy.

Apply

To Apply Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references. Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Questions: email human resources at hr@stmary.edu