Faculty, Full-time - Occupational Therapy

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Career Center•St. Augustine, FL

2d•$54,000 - $143,880•Onsite

About The Position

A full-time core faculty member in the Occupational Therapy Department at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences provides clinically focused learning opportunities for occupational therapy students through face-to-face, blended, and online teaching. The faculty member advises students, oversees final program projects, contributes to university service and curriculum improvement, and engages in scholarship that advances the profession and the University. Experience in mental health and/or neurological rehabilitation is preferred. Faculty teach using student-centered, evidence-based approaches; maintain instructional materials and learning environments; and use assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum. They develop and implement scholarship and faculty development plans, stay current in clinical practice and evidence, and disseminate scholarly work. Service includes committee work, professional association participation, community or professional liaison activities, and university governance and curriculum planning. Administrative duties include collaborating with colleagues, advising students, completing annual performance evaluations and goals, and undertaking other assigned duties. Faculty are expected to model professional conduct, support University values, collaborate interprofessionally, and uphold applicable policies and codes of ethics. This is a campus-based position. Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment, with possible exposure to moderate noise. The role involves operating a personal computer for six to eight hours daily and typical office physical activities such as walking, standing, and communicating. Some travel may be requested, up to 20% of the time. Hiring ranges vary by rank: Affiliated/Instructor, $54,000–$90,720; Assistant Professor, $62,100–$104,280; Associate Professor, $73,200–$123,000; Professor, $82,700–$143,880.

Requirements

A doctoral degree from an institution accredited by an ISDE-recognized regional accrediting body; the doctorate need not be in occupational therapy.
At least two years of clinical experience in the area of course content.
An earned occupational therapy degree from an accredited institution.
Must hold or be able to obtain a Florida State Occupational Therapy License.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mental health and/or neurological rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Provide engaging, student-centered, clinically focused instruction through face-to-face, blended, and online methods.
Develop creative, challenging, evidence-based learning opportunities and maintain instructional materials and learning environments, including online course portals.
Use learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Advise students on academic, professional, and personal issues, making referrals when appropriate.
Oversee final program projects.
Develop and implement an approved scholarship and faculty development plan; stay current in clinical practice and evidence; disseminate scholarly work.
Serve on program and University committees and participate in professional associations, community or professional activities, University governance, and curriculum planning.
Use approved release time for activities that enhance the program, such as clinical practice, consultation, advanced study, research, or service.
Collaborate with colleagues and carry out other administrative duties as assigned.
Complete an annual self-evaluation and set goals with the program director; engage in faculty development opportunities.
Model professionalism, support University values, participate in interprofessional collaboration, and uphold student, faculty, and University policies.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Academic Program Director.