Faculty Position For Occupational Therapy

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Occupational Therapy, the faculty member performs teaching, service, and research duties in the occupational therapy field.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

• Assist the university in implementing the Statement of Purpose
• Assist the university and department in implementing long-range institutional and financial plans
• Maintain standards of the profession, including rules and regulations of licensing and certification.
• Assist with recruitment and admissions processes for the Department of Occupational Therapy
• Provide academic advising for current and potential MOT students
• Ensure each student has met health and academic requirements for attendance at each fieldwork education experience
• Use active learning strategies to teach entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy learners in faculty member's area of expertise and provide evaluation of student learning.
• Engage in service to the university and the profession through committee appointments, providing continuing education offerings, clinical practice, consulting, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum design with regard to principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in accordance with meeting accreditation standards.
• Responsible for mentoring students on scholarly projects.
• Demonstrate ongoing scholarly achievement and research expertise.