Occupational Therapy Clinic Line (MSOT)

University of Puget Sound

Occupational Therapy Clinic Line (MSOT)
Job ID: 6651
Location: Occupational Therapy
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Faculty Posting Details

Appointment: Full-time, clinical line position

Occupational Therapy Faculty Opening

The University of Puget Sound School of Occupational Therapy, which is ranked by The US News and World Report in the top ¼ of Best Occupational Therapy Schools, is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time (non-tenure track), clinic line faculty member to teach in our dual-track MSOT and OTD entry-level programs. This position includes opportunities for building an academic career that involves teaching, mentorship, professional growth and scholarship, and curriculum development. Opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration are also available.

Responsibilities:

This position carries primary responsibility for teaching required courses in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) and Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) programs. Additional duties include graduate student advising, mentoring of student-practitioner collaborative evidence projects and/or doctoral capstone projects, ongoing curriculum evaluation and development, continuation and dissemination of one's own scholarly work, participation in admissions processes, and participation in department and university service. Opportunities for teaching and/or administration in the on-site clinics and/or community-based clinics may also be available. Teaching in our post-professional clinical doctorate (DrOT) program may be included in the years that the program is offered, depending on the interest and expertise of the successful candidate.

The mission of the School of Occupational Therapy to “prepare culturally sensitive graduates who provide client-centered, evidence and theory informed occupational therapy to diverse individuals, groups, and populations and enhance clients' participation in meaningful, everyday activities.” As such, we seek a team member who values experiential learning and has a strong grounding in the use of occupation-based theory to guide the occupational therapy process. Teaching in a manner that supports students in developing the ability to “use critical analysis of theory and multiple sources of evidence to make sound professional judgments resulting in science-based and creative solutions to the challenges of professional practice” is a priority within our program.

Collaborative teaching is a hallmark in the School of Occupational Therapy thus, teaching assignments may include independent or co-teaching in various courses. Specific teaching responsibilities will be determined according to the interest and expertise of the successful candidate. Primary expertise is desired in some combination of the following areas:

• functional anatomy,
• biomechanics,
• applied neuroscience,
• ergonomics,
• work hardening,
• OT practice with geriatric populations, or
• research methods.

Standard teaching assignment is six units, primarily assigned during the academic year. Summer teaching, where applicable, is focused mainly on mentoring student projects.

Qualifications:

• Post-professional doctorate. Candidates who are near completion of a post-professional doctorate will be considered.
• A minimum of five years of professional clinical experience is preferred, however candidates with three or more years of clinical experience will be considered.
• A commitment to liberal arts education.
• Candidates must have or be eligible for a Washington State Occupational Therapist license.
• Research experience and a plan for scholarly activities.
• Previous experience teaching in an established entry-level MSOT and/or OTD program and mentoring student projects are highly valued.

Application Deadline: Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until position is filled.

Required Documents:

Please submit curriculum vitae (CV) when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application before submission. Applications submitted without the required attachments will not be considered.

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter describing ability to teach at least 2-3 areas of primary expertise from the list specified above and statement of candidate's professional goals
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of candidate's scholarship agenda and experience to date
• Diversity statement (see prompt below)
• Names and email addresses of three (3) professional references. The electronic application system will email these providers on the next business day

Note: In the online application system, please submit curriculum vitae when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application.

Applicant's Diversity Statement:

As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment for all. In the applicant's diversity statement, applicants should comment on their ability to contribute meaningfully to our on-going commitment to be informed and competent with regard to issues of diversity, equity, and individual differences. We encourage applicants to reference the University of Puget Sound's current Diversity Strategic Plan (DSP) at https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity prior to writing this statement. While not an exhaustive list, the following are some ways applicant's can express their qualification:

• Your lived experiences and/or identities that speak to the department and university's commitment to inclusion and diversity;
• Demonstration of your awareness of inequities for underrepresented student populations in education, research experience, and other opportunities;
• Brief insights on why diversity is important at institutions like the University of Puget Sound;
• Infusion of diversity and diversity-related issues into your research, pedagogy, and/or service;
• Previous and/or current activities involving mentoring underrepresented student populations;
• Creative ideas or strategies you could enact as a member of the University of Puget Sound campus community to support the university's DSP;
• Brief insights on how cultural competency increases one's effectiveness as an educator and department/university colleague.

Compensation and Benefits:

Rank: Clinic Line Professor

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit: https://pugetsound.edu/human-resources/benefits

About Puget Sound and the School of Occupational Therapy:

The University of Puget Sound is located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest known for its mild climate and easy access to the water as well as to mountains. The area is popular for many summer and winter outdoor leisure and sports activities. Puget Sound is a primarily residential, liberal arts university, with select graduate programs that align with the university's mission. Drawing students from virtually every state and several countries, Puget Sound is among only 40 institutions included in Colleges That Change Lives. A low student-faculty ratio provides students with personal attention from faculty members who have a strong commitment to teaching. The mission of the University of Puget Sound is to develop in its students the capacities for critical analysis, aesthetic appreciation, sound judgment, and apt expression that will sustain a lifetime of intellectual curiosity, active inquiry, and reasoned independence.

As a nationally ranked program, The School of Occupational Therapy recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and we believe that the liberal arts emphasis at the university serves to enhance the study of occupational therapy. Nurtured in a collaborative yet academically rigorous environment, our students learn to think critically and analytically, develop professional values and goals, and become intellectually autonomous. Students benefit from innovative project opportunities, comprehensive fieldwork experiences, and a curriculum designed to develop professional reasoning skills, build exceptional documentation skills, and prepare them to exceed the minimum requirements for entry-level practice.

Both the campus and the School of Occupational Therapy value community partnerships and experiential learning. Occupational therapy students participate in unique fieldwork I experiences through community and onsite clinical experiences in mental health, adult physical disabilities and pediatrics. Occupational therapy faculty work as part of a supportive community and have the advantage of working collaboratively both within the School of Occupational Therapy as well as with other departments across campus.

Puget Sound provides a range of opportunities for faculty support including the ability to apply for research funds, conference participation support, and sabbaticals. Puget Sound is a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), Greater Washington State. See the following link: https://www.hercjobs.org/greater_washington_state/.

About Puget Sound:

The mission of the University of Puget Sound is to develop in its students the capacities for critical analysis, aesthetic appreciation, sound judgment, and apt expression that will sustain a lifetime of intellectual curiosity, active inquiry, and reasoned independence. Puget Sound is a 2,600-student, residential, national undergraduate liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing students from virtually every state and several countries. 65% of students live on the 97 acre campus and the remainder typically live within a mile in the surrounding neighborhood. A low student-faculty ratio provides students with personal attention from faculty members who have a strong commitment to teaching. The university offers 1,200 courses in more than 50 areas of study, numerous experiential learning opportunities, 23 D-III varsity sports, and extensive co-curricular and leadership opportunities. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. In 2012, Puget Sound was named as one of 40 schools in Colleges that Change Lives.

Puget Sound has a well-established Shared Faculty Appointments Policy. More information on faculty resources can be found here: https://pugetsound.edu/resources-faculty

University Diversity Statement

• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
• We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
• We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks. All new hires will be required to submit proof of current COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) or receive an approved medical or religious exemption from the university.

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.


How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment

About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.

As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA



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