Assistant Professor (Occupational Therapy)
- Employer
- Eastern Michigan University
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Dec 5, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Title: Assistant Professor (Occupational Therapy)
Employee Classification: FA - Faculty 16 and 24 Pay
Pay Grade: FA 01
Division: Academic and Student Affairs
Subdivision: School of Health Sciences
Department: College of Health and Human Serv
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Occupational Therapy (OT)
Program invites applications for a 8-month tenure-track faculty
position in Occupational Therapy. This position, beginning in Fall
2025, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued
growth of the second oldest OT program in Michigan recognized for
its excellence within the university and beyond.
EMU's Occupational Therapy (OT) program, a recognized program of
excellence, is part of the School of Health Sciences within the
College of Health and Human Services.
https://www.emich.edu/chhs/health-sciences/programs/occupational-therapy/index.php
The College supports interprofessional education and research. EMU
actively supports scholarly endeavors with robust internal funding
opportunities.
The OT faculty are dedicated educators with strong ties to the
community and profession, offering collaborative, team-taught
courses in an integrated curriculum. Our MOT program consistently
produces successful graduates.
If you seek a dynamic academic environment to teach in an
occupation-centered curriculum and pursue your research interests,
EMU OT offers an ideal opportunity.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
EMU's Occupational Therapy program seeks individuals with a
strong commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service. The
successful candidates will teach in the entry-level Master of
Occupational Therapy (MOT) program, advise and mentor students, and
engage in scholarship and professional service.
Responsibilities
• Teach courses in the entry-level MOT program and Undergraduate
pre-OT courses
• Engage in active research, pursue scholarly activities and
publish scholarly work
• Mentor student research and advise graduate students.
• Engage in service activities within the department, university,
and broader community.
• Contribute to interprofessional education and collaborate across
disciplines.
• Participate in program development (e.g., curriculum design, new
degree programs)
Minimum Qualifications:
• An earned terminal degree (i.e., PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS, or OTD) in
Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Science or related discipline.
Candidates nearing completion of their doctorate by the time of
employment will also be considered.
• A minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience as an
Occupational Therapist.
• Initial certification by the National Board for Certification in
Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and eligibility for licensure in the
state of Michigan
• Demonstrated potential for scholarship and a defined research
agenda.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills along with
effective interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• At least two (2) years of teaching experience in higher
education.
• Clinical / Instructional expertise in the areas of pediatrics,
mental and behavioral health, research methods
• Ability to teach courses aligned with clinical or research
expertise.
• Evidence of scholarly contributions to the profession and/or
interprofessional field (i.e., publications, presentations at
local, state, and national levels).
• Desire to teach in an interprofessional setting and collaborate
with diverse teams.
• Commitment to diversity, innovation, and collaboration.
Special Instructions:
Application materials must include:
• A letter of interest.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching philosophy statement.
• Research statement.
• Contact information for three references.
Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the
positions are filled. For further inquiries, please contact:
Dr. Renuka Ray' Roche, PhD, MS, OTR/L, FNAP Chair, Faculty Search
Committee
Email: rroche@emich.edu
Appointment Percentage:
100%
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