What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy position at PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY?
Pfeiffer University seeks qualified candidates to fill the role of Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy for the Graduate School. The position is a 12-month, full time appointment. The successful candidate will assist with coordination and development of the occupational therapy program in addition to teaching, advising, conducting research and experiential learning experiences. The Occupational Therapy Faculty is expected to support the overall mission and vision of Pfeiffer University through excellence in teaching and advising students. A commitment to the principles of servant leadership, working with Graduate/Adult students and involvement in university and community service is required.
Full-time, 12-month position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Teaching in area of expertise and variety of courses
- Contribute to curricular content
- Supervising Graduate research projects
- Active participation in student advisement and service to the University, community and profession.
- Under the direction of the program director, perform academic responsibilities to fulfill compliance with ACOTE requirements.
- Develop and maintain scholarship agendas in program, college and community
- As permitted, participate in international partnerships
- Participate in service and leadership agendas in program, college and community
Supervisory Responsibilities
Occupational therapy students in experiential learning settings and classroom lecture/lab. Mentor other faculty in areas of strengths; assist with orientation of newer faculty.
Work Environment/Dynamics
Pfeiffer University is a private comprehensive university affiliated with the United Methodist Church known both for a distinctive undergraduate residential experience and for an outstanding array of graduate, undergraduate and continuing education offerings for professional adults. The innovative delivery approach requires faculty with a commitment to student engagement.
Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, DSc, OTD) from an accredited institution
- NBCOT certification and eligible for NC licensure
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience
- Teaching experience in higher education and online curricula.
- Expertise in adult conditions (preference in mental health)