Assistant or Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

Assistant or Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

The Chatham University entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (ELOTD) program invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track faculty position in Occupational Therapy at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

The position is designated to teach in content areas with a primary emphasis on the mental and psychosocial aspects of health and occupational science. The position also includes mentoring capstone projects in their area/s of expertise.

As core faculty, the position also has the responsibility of advising students, providing service to the department and the university, and engaging in scholarship as outlined in the Chatham University Faculty Manual. This position requires the applicant to be prepared to begin work for the start of the Fall 2023 term or sooner.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention. Learn more at: https://www.chatham.edu/mission-and-values/diversity-and-inclusion/index.html .

Core Responsibilities:

• Teach and participate in curriculum development and assessment focusing on mental and psychosocial aspects of health and occupational science, generalist practice, and related professional issues.
• Mentor students in their capstone projects.
• Engage in service at the departmental, school, and University levels, including advising of students, and participate in committee and community service aligned with the University's mission and strategic initiatives.
• Engage in scholarship and professional development expected of rank.
• Maintain a commitment to University values in their work with an emphasis on sustainability, leadership, equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence.
• Maintain requirements for accreditation, including licensure and ongoing professional development in their area of clinical expertise and teaching excellence.

Qualifications:

• An active license (or license eligibility) as an occupational therapist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Current NBCOT certification
• Earned post-professional doctorate (i.e., PhD, EdD, DSc, OTD, DrOT, CScD, DHSc).
  • A research-based doctorate is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical practice as an OT
  • Clinical experience addressing mental and psychosocial aspects of health and wellness in medical or community-based settings
  • Experience with adult and older adults populations is required
  • Experience teaching in an academic, professional, or clinical setting is preferred
• Evidence of scholarship and scholarly dissemination
• Evidence of volunteer service in local, regional, or national capacity.

How to Apply:

Applications accepted only via www.chatham.edu/careers (direct link is https://chatham.applicantpro.com/jobs/2886881.html ) and follow the instructions to complete the application process. To ensure full consideration, please include:

• Cover letter addressing the qualifications of the position and teaching philosophy
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement regarding your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the relationship of this commitment to healthcare education and practice
• Contact information for three professional references

All application materials should be uploaded in the "Resume" section at the same time at the time of application. The system will not allow applicants to make edits to their applications after submission.

Chatham University offers competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, including tuition remission for qualified personnel, and a generous retirement plan.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Persons of color, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.