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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Employer
Ithaca College
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 20, 2021

Job Details



The Department of Occupational Therapy at Ithaca College invites applications for a full-time, 9 month tenure-eligible assistant professor position to teach undergraduate and graduate courses beginning August 16, 2022. We encourage applications from candidates with a commitment to issues of equity and inclusion in higher education who would like to join us in creating opportunities for successful teaching and mentoring of all occupational therapy students, including first-generation college students, students with disabilities, racial and ethnic minority students, LGBTQ students, and low-income students. The successful candidate will teach within their area of expertise, advise and mentor students, maintain a line of scholarly inquiry, and participate in the life of the college through service to the college, department, and profession.

Being a faculty member in the Ithaca College Occupational Therapy Department allows for engagement in many possible opportunities, including:

• Developing experiential learning activities in the classroom and in onsite pediatric and adult clinics

• Engaging with the community through affiliated clinical settings and service learning activities

• Collaborating on research with undergraduate and graduate students

• Participating in interprofessional teaching and scholarship activities

• Contributing to curriculum design and development.

The successful candidate will also have access to campus and community opportunities including:

• Working with collegial and supportive colleagues at the program, school, and college level

• Engaging with undergraduate and graduate level students at a college with a strong commitment to teaching excellence and a liberal arts core curriculum

• Accessing teaching and technology support and training through the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Teaching and Learning Center

• Living in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region, with numerous art, cultural, and outdoor activities available year round

Qualifications

Certified OTR and licensed or license-eligible in New York state; a minimum of three years of clinical experience; and an earned doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related field (ABD may be considered). Special consideration will be given to candidates with previous teaching experience.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants must apply online at http://ithaca.edu/jobs/ and attach a CV/resume. Please provide a cover letter, please consider adding information about your teaching experience, how you see this position aligning with your professional goals, and how Ithaca College's mission and vision aligns with your teaching values. A list containing contact information for three professional references is also required. Questions about the online application may be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 607-274-8000. Position specific questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Melinda Cozzolino, OTD, OTR/L, MS, CRC, BCN: mcozzoli@ithaca.edu (607) 274-3618. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 15, 2021.

EEO Statement:

Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Visa sponsorship may be provided for this position.

About Us
At Ithaca College, a comprehensive residential campus community of 6,500 students, we strive to be at the forefront of the higher education landscape. We offer a distinct integrative learning experience that makes students ready for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age.

We seek candidates who embrace integrative learning and want to be a part of this exciting time in Ithaca College history. We encourage creative collaboration and innovation in our faculty and staff, providing support and resources for them to grow in their fields and lead students to their own innovative ideas and achievements.

We welcome different ways of thinking and look for candidates with unique points of view and life experiences. We are inclusive of individuals with a wide range of cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, talents, and skills. Our campus is a vibrant and rewarding community where diverse minds can learn, succeed, and excel.

When reviewing candidates, we are looking for indicators of a number of core competencies. Prospective candidates must be adaptable, collaborative, inclusive, respectful, responsive, results driven, and sustainable. They must communicate effectively, demonstrate leadership, exhibit professional integrity and ethics, take initiative, value personal and professional development, and show that they will engage in the college.

Nestled in the heart of New York State’s scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger’s as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

To learn more about Ithaca College, visit us at http://ithaca.edu
About the Team

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Ithaca College offers an established, accredited five year program leading to a B.S. in Occupational Science and an M.S. in Occupational Therapy, as well as a two+ year program leading to a Professional-Entry Level Masters of Occupational Therapy degree. We are currently in the process of designing a BS/OTD program. The Occupational Therapy Program emphasizes experiential learning, evidence-based practice, and professional reasoning. Faculty have the opportunity to engage in an active learning community with students to meet the dynamic needs of a diverse and global society in order to promote health, well-being, and quality of life.

To learn more about us, please visit our website at www.ithaca.edu/hshp/depts/ot

Company

Ithaca College

Ithaca College is a private residential campus where students find life-changing academic pathways, powerful career networks, and lifelong community.

Founded by a homesick violinist with a big vision, Ithaca College started out as the Ithaca Conservatory of Music — combining theory, practice, and performance from its inception. By the 1920s, academic programs expanded to include business, speech therapy, physical education, and the dramatic arts. IC was originally located in downtown Ithaca and moved to the present campus on South Hill overlooking Cayuga Lake in the 1960s.

Situated near 150 majestic waterfalls in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, the city of Ithaca, New York, has been ranked as the best college town in the United States — hosting tech startups, a “killer music scene,” Broadway-caliber theatre, and world-class restaurants as well as alumni-owned ice cream shops.  

Ithaca College offers more than 140 majors and minors through its five schools. Whether our alumni are winning Pulitzers, launching nonprofits, anchoring broadcast news, leading multibillion-dollar companies, or revolutionizing patient care (among many other pursuits and accomplishments), students at Ithaca College learn different and leave different. 

Join an innovative educational community, where faculty and staff learn, thrive, and collaborate. IC will make you ready to take your career to new heights, giving you the chance to create your own path to success while you contribute to growing the minds of future generations.

As an employee at Ithaca College, you’ll get much more than a competitive salary and the traditional advantages. We pride ourselves on providing our employees with the most comprehensive benefits possible.

Beyond benefits, you’ll enjoy the kind of uniquely rewarding work environment that can only be found in a vibrant college community. We encourage and contribute to the personal and professional development of our faculty and staff. We understand that it’s the people who work here that make Ithaca College special, and we strive to be an employer of choice in our region.

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