Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor for Occupational Therapy Program

Yeshiva University•New York City, NY

About The Position

Position Summary: The Katz School of Science and Health is seeking a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor for our Occupational Therapy Program. The Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor will be reporting directly to the Occupational Therapy Program Director, and the full-time faculty member supports the University in fulfillment of its mission, purpose, and goals. Provides program-specific expertise and is actively engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports University, Campus, and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning, workplace, and placement expectations. Provides professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator. Focuses extensively on facilitating student learning associated with prescribed courses and program learning outcomes. Creates an educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability. Actively and substantively participates in the assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes. Vigorously upholds a culture of academic integrity.

Requirements

Earned Doctorate, ie, OTD, PhD, EdD, ScD, or other terminal degree is required
Should provide a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments, including but not limited to education theory and practice, or current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching, or current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery
Two or more years of teaching experience (either adjunct, full, or part-time) in an ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) accredited Occupational Therapy program. Instructional experience must be at institutions that are Title IV funding eligible
Minimum of four years of experience in clinical practice, with at least two years of experience in supervising internship students
Expertise in the areas of adult and older adults, mental health, health and wellness, with documented experience or certification(s) in area(s) of specialization
Certified by NBCOT (The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) as an OTR (Registered Occupational Therapist) required
Licensed or have the ability to obtain licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of New York is required
Membership with the American Occupational Therapy Association is required
Must meet and maintain the qualifications and standards set forth by any accreditation body that Yeshiva University is accredited by or in the process of obtaining accreditation from, for the area of expertise and expectations of the faculty member, as set forth in regulatory documents and any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the requirements of the teaching role
Experience with online learning management systems to further engage students in the teaching/learning process
Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards
Ability to demonstrate clinical competency
Ability to maintain academic standards
Ability to work independently with general supervision
Ability to demonstrate a thorough, accurate, and practical knowledge of their field or discipline
Ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline
Ability to effectively operate related equipment and machines for instructional purposes
Ability to manage and work effectively in a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community
Ability to use effective communication skills, both oral and written, including presentations, and effective listening skills
Ability to use creative facilitation and conflict resolution skills to resolve difficult and sensitive issues
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office products as needed

Responsibilities

Fulfills assigned teaching load of 18 credits per year
Participates in and contributes to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous improvement plan as set forth by the University
Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process, and for individual students
Facilitates student learning in accordance with prescribed course and program learning outcomes
Regularly contributes to the improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi
Follows established protocols for providing timely feedback, academic advising, and assessment of student learning
Keeps regular approved office hours (for FT faculty)
Mentors students and faculty as assigned by the department/program dean/director
Supervises students completing capstone research projects
Explores scholarly research to improve teaching and instruction
Begins to explore cross-disciplinary approaches to instruction
Attends professional development activities each year as agreed upon with supervisor in associate development plan
Selects a minimum of one of the following activity areas: publishing & writing, acting as contributor to textbooks, presenting at conferences or educational trainings, attending test-writing or accreditation activities, serving on thesis dissertation committee, or other agreed upon professional activity OR
Identifies and applies specialized research or activities related to teaching, assigned teaching area(s), or may contribute to the scholarly community/knowledge of the discipline
Attends Department, College, and University meetings/councils as arranged/approved by the program director
Develops connections within the professional community, both inside and outside the University/Occupational Therapy program
Contributes/demonstrates ongoing service in at least one of the following areas: Community or Public Service Profession (member of professional organization) University/Occupational Therapy program
Other duties as assigned