Assistant/Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy

Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy

Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Position Number
096791

Department
Rehabilitation Sciences - 273100

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned terminal doctoral degree in occupational therapy or occupational science, or an entry-level degree in occupational therapy combined with a doctoral degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education, including curriculum design, distance education, student mentoring, and classroom teaching.
• Minimum of 5 years practice experience as an occupational therapist.
• For appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, candidates must demonstrate the potential for effective teaching, student mentoring, and conducting research in the area of expertise. For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must demonstrate a history of successful teaching at the graduate level, student mentoring, and research productivity. All qualified applicants will be considered.

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required)

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates with a diversity of experience in the design and delivery of adult education and training, as well as management of student services (admissions, assistantships, etc.), peer mentoring, and collaboration with intra/ and interprofessional colleagues.

License/Certification Required

Initial certification by NBCOT as an occupational therapist and licensed, or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in the state of North Carolina.

Description of the Department or Unit

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences includes, in addition to the developing Master of Science program in occupational therapy, an undergraduate program in Communication Sciences and Disorders, minors in American Sign Language and Communication Sciences and Disorders, and graduate programs in Athletic Training and Speech-Language Pathology. These professions use a holistic perspective and work to empower people of all ages to improve/restore their functional abilities, fulfill their daily routines and roles, mitigate limitations or disabilities following injury or illness, and live full lives in the context of differing abilities.

Students who graduate from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences will transition into their respective positions as quality healthcare practitioners with enhanced clinical skills, knowledge and values. They will be well-prepared to improve the health and wellness of people across the region, state and world. The Department emphasizes involvement in the areas of interprofessional education, clinical-academic collaboration, and diversity and inclusive excellence.

Appalachian State University’s Beaver College of Health Sciences ( BCHS ) is transforming the health and quality of life for the communities it serves through inclusive practices, interprofessional collaboration and innovation in teaching, scholarship, service and clinical outreach. BCHS supports almost 3,400 students in nine undergraduate degree programs and seven graduate degree programs, organized into six departments: Nursing; Nutrition and Health Care Management; Public Health and Exercise Science; Recreation Management and Physical Education; Rehabilitation Sciences; and Social Work. The academic programs are located in the Holmes Convocation Center on main campus in the Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, a state-of-the-art, 203,000 square foot facility that is the cornerstone of the Wellness District. In addition, the college supports the Blue Cross NC Institute for Health and Human Services and has collaborative partnerships with the Wake Forest School of Medicine’s Physician Assistant Program, the Appalachian Regional Health System and numerous other health agencies. Learn more at https://healthsciences.appstate.edu

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with Program Director in solidifying and operationalizing the overall curriculum for the Master of Science program in occupational therapy.
• Partner with Program Director to prepare for program accreditation process.
• Provide leadership for the admissions process for MSOT students.
• Collaborate within department and School to develop and implement Interprofessional education opportunities.
• Provide leadership on faculty development of distance education competencies.
• Conduct research in area of clinical/practice/educational expertise.
• Teach in areas of expertise / experience / interest.
• Advise MSOT students.

Physical Demands of Position

Typical classroom and educational environments.

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Suggested Salary Range
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:

(1) a cover letter addressing the position description, qualifications, and experience.

(2) a curriculum vitae.

(3) an educational profile that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and record of engagement with adult and/or higher education and training with diverse students and para/professional audiences.

(4) A research statement that outlines a preliminary plan for the overall intended program of research and how it intersects with other job responsibilities.

(5) unofficial copies of all transcripts. Note that finalists invited for campus interviews must submit official transcripts prior to the campus interview.

(6) a list of three (minimum) professional references including name, current position, email, address, and phone number.

Please note this position is based on enrollment and subject to available funding.

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

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Office of Human Resources
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Boone, NC 28608
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ADA /504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
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Boone, NC 28608
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Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

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