Occupational Therapy Faculty Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree required
• May be initially certified OT or OTA practitioner
• A current, unrestricted North Carolina OT or OTA license (or eligible)
• At least 2 years of clinical practice in the field of occupational therapy

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ACOTE Standards and the accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of practice settings across the lifespan.
• Ability to support and mentor students in the development, implementation, and evaluation of project-based work involving diverse populations, community needs, and emerging practice areas.
• Strong understanding of evidence-based practice, scholarly inquiry, and project development

Responsibilities

• Leveraging their expertise to develop, maintain and deliver core education courses to students through: Preparing course plans, materials, and student assessment methods
• Delivering course instruction & student evaluation
• Monitoring academic, clinical skill, and professional behavior progress
• Facilitating interprofessional and intraprofessional learning activities
• Advising students
• Support and mentor students in the development, implementation, and evaluation of baccalaureate project
• Maintain policies, curriculum, and assessment of baccalaureate project for the BS-OTA Program
• Contribute to accreditation reporting
• Establishing and maintaining ongoing professional scholarship and development
• Maintaining a record of department, university, and community service
• Attend all faculty and departmental meetings.
• Participation in the selection of applicants for admission to the program
• Attendance of educational conferences and workshops.
• Participation in state and national OT associations, leadership positions are encouraged.
• Other duties as assigned by the dean or department chair.