Assistant Professor - School of Occupational Therapy

University of Puget Sound•Tacoma, WA

71d•$74,404 - $83,262•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Puget Sound School of Occupational Therapy invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position; rank appointment at assistant professor; or earned academic rank considered. We are seeking a doctorally-prepared occupational therapist who values experiential learning, has a strong grounding in the use of occupation-based theory to guide clinical reasoning, and is experienced with implementing the occupational therapy process, utilizing evidence to inform clinical decision making, and translating research and evidence into practice. The School of Occupational Therapy uses a co-teaching model, thus a strong value for collaboration, teamwork, collegiality and communication are essential. The mission of the School of Occupational Therapy is to prepare culturally sensitive graduates who provide client-centered, evidence- and theory-informed occupational therapy to diverse individuals, groups, and populations, enhancing clients' participation in meaningful, everyday activities. Graduates use critical analysis of theory and multiple sources of evidence to make sound professional judgments, resulting in science-based and creative solutions to the challenges of professional practice.

Requirements

Experience teaching at any academic level within at least one course
expertise in clinical practice as demonstrated by three or more years of full time professional OT clinical experience or equivalent
demonstrated initiation of scholarly work through research and/or other peer reviewed scholarly activity
PhD (or equivalent research doctorate), OR post-professional doctorate in OT or a related field
a record of peer-reviewed scholarly work
a commitment to liberal arts education
have, or qualify for, a Washington State Occupational Therapist license.
Candidates who are near completion of a research or post-professional doctorate, will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching full-time for least 1 year in an ACOTE accredited program
experience mentoring students
clinical practice experience within occupational therapy for at least 5 years
experience with evidence-based research skills, ergonomics, assistive technology, and seating & positioning
commitment to community engagement

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this tenure line position is teaching in our entry level MSOT and OTD programs.
Standard teaching assignment is six units per year (~24 semester credits per year).
Teaching responsibility may include the following: research methods, ergonomics, assistive technology, seating & positioning, evidence-based practice and theory foundations, job analysis and work hardening, biomechanics, anatomy, and guiding students through critical appraisal of published literature.
Other duties may include student advising; supervision of student evidence and doctoral capstone projects; participation in departmental and university service and governance; engaging in curriculum evaluation and development; participating in continuous and periodic self-study activities to maintain program accreditation; and implementing an agenda of productive scholarly work.
Prepare, teach, review and revise assigned courses while assuring their alignment with the overall curriculum
Pursue excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship
Maintain a commitment to delivering culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices
Collaborate and effectively communicate with colleagues and students within an in-person educational program
Demonstrate agreement with the missions of the University of Puget Sound and the School of Occupational Therapy
Display professionalism and fulfill responsibilities in a manner consistent with the expectations of the University of Puget Sound School of Occupational Therapy
Other duties as identified in the School of Occupational Therapy Departmental Evaluation Guidelines