Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Scholarship and Research

Yeshiva University•New York City, NY

About The Position

The Katz School of Science and Health seeks a highly organized and adaptable Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Director of Scholarship and Research. Reporting to the Occupational Therapy Program Director, the Director provides program-specific expertise and leadership in scholarship, research, and innovation in support of the university’s mission. The role fosters academic integrity, supports accreditation and licensure compliance, and helps ensure graduate outcomes meet professional, academic, workplace, and placement expectations. As an educator, mentor, and facilitator, the Director focuses on doctoral-level scholarship and culminating projects, collaborating with the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator to help students develop, refine, and carry out rigorous, professionally relevant scholarly projects. The Director builds relationships with external research partners and develops professional collaborations inside and outside the university. The role also supports departmental initiatives and alignment with program accreditation standards, facilitates learning in research courses, and assesses student research projects against prescribed scholarly outcomes. The Director serves as a liaison between the Occupational Therapy program and potential research partners and promotes scholarship and collaboration across the curriculum. The position includes teaching, course and program assessment, curriculum development, student advising and mentoring, professional development, scholarship, and service. Program-specific responsibilities include overseeing the Occupational Therapy department’s scholarship agenda, pursuing grants, supporting faculty scholarship and dissemination, integrating research into the curriculum, and training and mentoring students in research, grants, and dissemination.

Requirements

Research doctorate (PhD, ScD, DrPH, or research-focused OTD) from an accredited university.
Experience in curriculum development, research, and supervision of graduate projects.
Demonstrated ongoing scholarly achievement, research expertise, and ability to secure research funding.
At least two years supervising or mentoring student research or scholarship projects at a minimum master’s level.
Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws and regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards.
Ability to maintain academic standards and work independently with general supervision.
Thorough, accurate, and practical knowledge of the relevant field or discipline, including ability to interpret and evaluate its theories.
Ability to operate related equipment and machines for instructional purposes.
Ability to work effectively in a highly ethnically and culturally diverse student and associate community.
Effective oral and written communication, presentation, and listening skills.
Creative facilitation and conflict-resolution skills for addressing difficult and sensitive issues.
Working knowledge of statistical software and Microsoft Office products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
Occupational Therapy Practitioner candidates must hold NBCOT certification as a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) and a current New York State license or be eligible for licensure.
Candidates in other professions must hold a valid professional license or meet applicable regulatory requirements.
Must meet and maintain applicable accreditation-body qualifications and standards and any professional certifications required for the teaching role.
Applicants must upload a cover letter, CV, and a list of three references.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience; instructional experience must be at institutions eligible for Title IV funding.
Experience with online learning management systems to further engage student learning.

Responsibilities

Fulfill the assigned teaching load and facilitate student learning in accordance with course and program outcomes.
Contribute to course, curriculum, and program assessment through the University’s continuous improvement plan.
Improve or update class materials and syllabi, provide timely feedback, advise students, and assess student learning.
Maintain approved office hours for full-time faculty and mentor students and faculty as assigned.
Explore scholarly research and cross-disciplinary approaches to improve teaching and instruction.
Participate in professional development and scholarly activities, such as publishing, presenting, serving on committees, or other agreed-upon professional work.
Develop connections within the professional community inside and outside the University and Occupational Therapy program.
Assist with assessment and evaluation of the Occupational Therapy curriculum and lead curriculum or syllabus revisions when necessary.
Provide ongoing service to the community, profession, University, or Occupational Therapy program.
Develop, implement, oversee, and update the Occupational Therapy department’s scholarship agenda and plan.
Identify and apply for grants aligned with the department’s scholarship agenda, collaborate with internal and external partners, and train or assist Occupational Therapy faculty in grant development.
Assist and mentor faculty in disseminating scholarship through conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, books, and chapters.
Integrate research and scholarship throughout the Occupational Therapy curriculum and assess curriculum and program outcomes.
Train and supervise faculty research projects and mentor faculty in developing and pursuing scholarship.
Train and mentor students in scholarship, including research projects, grants, and dissemination of research.
Collaborate with the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator to support students’ doctoral-level scholarly projects.
Build relationships with external research partners and serve as a liaison between the Occupational Therapy program and potential partners.
Support departmental initiatives and alignment with programmatic accreditation standards.
Assess student research projects to help ensure that prescribed scholarly outcomes are met.
Perform other duties as assigned.