Assistant Professor, Master of Occupational Therapy Program

Bertelsmann-Jobs•San Diego, CA

30d•$84,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Alliant University is hiring an Assistant Professor for its Master of Occupational Therapy Program. The faculty member is expected to have a terminal degree in the teaching area and demonstrate competence in facilitating learning, scholarship, and service. Candidates studying toward a doctoral degree may be considered. Preferred teaching expertise includes functional anatomy; clinical reasoning and research courses, including research design, mentorship, and dissemination; pediatric and psychosocial interventions; group process; adult process; and technology and adaptations. The role includes facilitating classroom and distance learning, preparing courses and syllabi, coordinating curriculum, assessing learners, mentoring and advising students, coordinating and supervising field placements, and mentoring research and scholarship. Faculty also contribute to university, community, and professional service, including curriculum development, program quality, faculty governance, and participation in professional organizations. The position may supervise a teaching or research assistant when assigned. The primary work location is on campus or remote depending on how classes are offered. Standard office hours apply, with occasional evenings or weekends depending on the course schedule. No travel is required. Salary is $84,000–$90,000 per year, salaried and exempt. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

Doctoral degree preferred, or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited college or university; candidates studying toward a doctoral degree may be considered.
Documented current expertise in assigned teaching areas.
Adequate years of experience in the areas involved in assignments.
Documented potential in facilitating learning, scholarship, and service, as applicable to assignments.
Where appropriate, a record of meritorious performance of Instructor duties and obligations.
Licensed Occupational Therapist in California, or eligible for California licensure.
NBCOT certification.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
Accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to explain complex requirements clearly and concisely.
Flexibility to manage workflow and multiple tasks to meet department and student needs and deadlines.
Ability to encourage, direct, hold accountable, and guide students toward task completion.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and build trusting relationships with students and University employees.
Cultural competence and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Ability to exercise discretion and tact and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to collaborate with university stakeholders to support student success.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in functional anatomy.
Expertise in clinical reasoning and research courses, including research design, mentorship, and dissemination.
Expertise in pediatric interventions.
Expertise in psychosocial interventions and group process.
Expertise in adult process.
Expertise in technology and adaptations.

Responsibilities

Facilitate classroom and distance/distributed learning.
Prepare courses and syllabi and coordinate and plan class curricula.
Assess and evaluate learners.
Participate in student selection, orientation, and assessment.
Mentor and advise students.
Coordinate and supervise field placements.
Mentor and supervise research and scholarship, including graduate theses and dissertations.
Contribute to scholarship through the generation, integration, dissemination, and application of knowledge and creative contributions to the field.
Serve the University, community, and profession, including participating in faculty hiring, curriculum development and coordination, program-quality improvement, and faculty governance.
Participate in campus and program life, meetings, committees, admissions activities, and student advising.
Maintain accessibility to students, colleagues, and the University community; communicate responsively and post teaching schedules, office hours, and appointment procedures.
Submit grades, attendance, syllabi, and textbook orders in accordance with University procedures and deadlines.
Perform other related duties as assigned or directed.