Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice - Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice - Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

Department
School of Kinesiology, Counseling, and Rehabilitative Sciences

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Position Number

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

Northern Kentucky University ( NKU ) seeks excellence by enriching its educational environment and culture through the diversity of its administration, faculty, and staff and by embracing inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of its work. NKU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We encourage applications by members of diverse groups and by persons with a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and experience in achieving goals relative to inclusive excellence. Our vision is that NKU will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We will do this while promoting a culture of excellence, acting with integrity, fostering a community of belonging, working with creativity and innovation, and maintaining a climate of collegiality. In your role, you will be expected to ensure that students who interact with you have a high-quality experience that supports the vision of the institution.

Purpose of Position

Northern Kentucky University, 7 miles from downtown Cincinnati, is seeking two innovative and visionary Faculty in our developing Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program. As a founding member of the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, the Faculty are in a unique position to design and initiate curriculum and classroom experiences that develop occupational therapy leaders committed to the program’s mission of promoting an innovative environment to facilitate excellence in academics, entry-level occupation-based practice, collaborative engagement, professionalism, and leadership within a global context to promote health through occupational performance. NKU is committed to assembling a diverse faculty team that has a strong commitment to student success and is focused on creating unique experiential learning opportunities to prepare students for today’s ever-changing healthcare environment. The Faculty are responsible for the development and delivery of curriculum and scholarship required by ACOTE standards. Occupational Therapy Faculty work collaboratively to advance the program’s mission and build effective relationships with administration, faculty, staff, student, and community members to support the curriculum. These are full-time, 10-month, core faculty positions.

Primary Responsibilities

Occupational Therapy Faculty are responsible for the design and implementation of syllabi, assignments, readings, learning activities, exams, scholarship, and experiences in the classroom, clinic, community, and/or virtual environments based on current best practice in occupational therapy to meet student course learning outcomes, program outcomes, and ACOTE standards. Occupational Therapy Faculty must demonstrate values of professionalism, collegiality, collaboration, integrity, leadership, and respect for inclusion and diversity. Occupational Therapy Faculty must establish and maintain an inclusive learning and working environment with respect for all. Occupational Therapy Faculty also serve on departmental, school, college, and university committees, and provide service in various areas. The position is full-time, Academic Year, non-tenure track renewable with competitive salary.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution, NBCOT certification, eligibility for Kentucky licensure, and at least two years of clinical experience in occupation therapy. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to fostering inclusive learning environments. Excellent collaboration, innovation, problem-solving, and leadership skills are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in scholarship, academia, neuroscience, and diverse clinical/community settings.
Interested candidates should submit an application, letter of interest, current CV, names and contact information of 3 professional references, copies of graduate transcripts (unofficial accepted at the initial stage), and a personal teaching philosophy on occupation-based intervention and creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment in higher education on the job.nku.edu website.
Additional questions can be directed to Dr. Terrance Anderson, Inaugural Program Director, Occupational Therapy, at Andersont13@nku.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Salary and benefits are competitive. The positions begin Fall 2023.

Minimum Education
Ph.D

Preferred Education
Ph.D

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number
2023F670

Job Open Date
03/03/2023

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Quick Link
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/12776
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. References
5. Teaching Philosophy
6. Vision Statement for Inclusive Excellence in Higher Education

Optional Documents

1. Other