Assistant Professor Instruction - Occupational Therapy
About The Position
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is seeking multiple faculty members for the Department of Occupational Therapy. The department is launching an Additional Location hybrid education program in Laredo, TX. UTMB, established in 1891, is a major academic health sciences center with a medical school, nursing school, health professions school, and graduate biomedical school, alongside a comprehensive health system. The School of Health Professions is dedicated to improving health through innovative instruction and expanding program offerings. The Department of Occupational Therapy's mission is to cultivate educators, scholars, practitioners, and leaders who advance knowledge in occupational therapy and participation in everyday life. Areas of expertise sought include Research methods, Theory, Mental Health, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, and Adult rehabilitation. Experience in developing hybrid curricula is valued.
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.
- Is an occupational therapist who holds an active, unrestricted OT license in any United States jurisdiction and Texas.
- Holds the rank of at least an assistant professor, associate professor, clinical associate professor, or clinical professor;
- Has 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.
- Has 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. he/she sees an idea/project/problem to completion or resolution)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in developing a hybrid curriculum will be valued.
Responsibilities
- Teaching and advising.
- Research and scholarly work.
- Serving on departmental, school, and university committees.
- Faculty practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
