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University Of The, Inc.arnate Word

Assistant Professor, Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

University Of The, Inc.arnate Word, Mission, Kansas, United States,


Assistant Professor, Doctor of Occupational Therapy ProgramPlease see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Position Title:

Assistant Professor, Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

UIW Mission:

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary:

The entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program invites full-time, 12-month, non-tenured-track faculty candidates for Assistant Professor, Doctor of Occupational Therapy to teach in a variety of areas within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the UIW Mission. Official duties and responsibilities of faculty members at the University include teaching, scholarship, service, and professional activities. The Assistant Professor, Doctor of Occupational Therapy reports to the OTD Program Director.

Essential Functions:

Teach as part of an integrated team in the occupational therapy curriculum.

Develop curriculum content aligned with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) standards.

Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and accreditation standards are met.

Develop and manage course website in Canvas, the Learning Management System used by the program.

Ensure teaching effectiveness with respect to content expertise, instructional design, instructional delivery, and student engagement.

Prepare timely and meaningful exams, projects, and assessments for assigned courses.

Advise and mentor student/faculty scholarly projects; provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.

Actively engage in a scholarly agenda for research and capstone.

Meet scholarship expectations of both ACOTE and UIW Rank & Tenure Committee.

Provide service to the respective department, school, university, community, and profession.

Participate in faculty development workshops.

Maintain contemporary teaching.

Participate in intraprofessional and interprofessional education.

Conduct respectful relationships with faculty, staff, and students both in and outside the classroom.

Adhere to UIW Faculty Handbook policies and processes including timely record keeping of student activities, fair and equitable evaluation of student performance, and timely feedback to students regarding their performance in the course.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an occupational therapy program awarded by the USDE recognized regional accrediting body with an earned PhD, EdD, DHS, earned entry-level OTD, or post-professional OTD.

At least three (3) years of experience as a licensed occupational therapist.

Some graduate teaching experience.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations:

Occupational Therapy License or eligible for a Texas OT license.

Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Work Hours:

Typical for full-time faculty in this field.

Physical Demands:

Typical for faculty in this field.

Salary:

$105,000 Annualized

Desired Start Date:

06/01/2024

Posting Number:

UN821PO

Number of Vacancies:

3

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Category:

Faculty

Open Date:

03/04/2024

Close Date:

Open Until Filled

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Title IX:

This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.

Required Documents:

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Unofficial Transcripts 1

Professional Reference Contacts

Proof of or Eligibility for Licensure

Optional Documents:

Unofficial Transcripts 2

Unofficial Transcripts 3

Other Document

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