Assistant Professor, Allied Health
About The Position
Otterbein University seeks an innovative and collaborative colleague for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Allied Health. The position includes teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities. The faculty member will teach up to 12 credit hours per semester, with courses potentially including movement science, anatomy and physiology, and research design. They will maintain an active research agenda and advise and mentor Allied Health undergraduate students. The successful candidate will also support student recruitment and retention through advising and other engagement activities. The role calls for a commitment to teaching at a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution and to service for the department, University, community, and profession. The position is housed in the Department of Health and Sport Sciences, which offers programs in Allied Health, Exercise Science, Public Health Education, and Sport Management. The anticipated starting date is August 2027. Compensation is $71,500, plus full University benefits.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in an Allied Health specialty, Health Sciences, or a similar field of study.
- One to three years of college teaching experience.
- Experience using technology and a variety of instructional strategies.
- Superior communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse communities and cultures.
Nice To Haves
- More than three years of college teaching experience.
- Experience teaching in an Allied Health-related field.
- Experience managing and/or practicing in the Allied Health field, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, or physician assistant practice.
Responsibilities
- Teach up to 12 credit hours per semester; courses may include movement science, anatomy and physiology, and research design.
- Maintain an active research agenda.
- Serve as an academic advisor and mentor to Allied Health undergraduate students.
- Contribute service to the department, University, community, and profession.
- Assist faculty and the department with recruiting and retaining students through advising and other engagement activities.
Benefits
- Full University benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
