Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This 12-month, non-tenure-track position teaches graduate coursework in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) program’s integrated curriculum. The professor advises students, directs or chairs student capstone projects, engages in scholarly activities appropriate to a clinical faculty appointment, participates in public and professional service, and provides service at the program, department, college, and University levels. The position also contributes to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement to support the quality and effectiveness of the OTD Program. Faculty are expected to foster innovative, collaborative, occupation-centered learning environments and support student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment.

This is an in-person position; on-campus presence and extensive in-person engagement—including office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and committee meetings—are essential. Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to maintain collegial working relationships are also essential.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution, conferred by the first day of employment.
• Occupational therapist licensed or eligible for Arkansas professional licensure.
• At least three years of full-time clinical experience.
• Evidence of success teaching at the graduate level.
• Evidence of experience in interprofessional education and/or collaborative, interdisciplinary practice.
• Potential to contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), evidence-based practice, and/or innovative practice.
• Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and ability to create and maintain collegial working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• At least four years of clinical experience.
• Expertise in at least two of these areas: occupational therapy leadership or management, neurorehabilitation, wellness and prevention.
• Experience teaching in an integrated curriculum.
• At least three years of experience as a full-time graduate faculty member with teaching responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Record of productive service to a department, institution, and the profession.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate coursework in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral program’s integrated curriculum.
• Advise students.
• Direct or chair student capstone projects.
• Engage in scholarly activities appropriate to the clinical faculty appointment.
• Participate in public and professional service.
• Provide service at the program, department, college, and University levels.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain an on-campus presence and participate in in-person activities such as office hours, advising, collaborative work, and committee meetings.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with University contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree