Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy is to foster a community of educators, scholars, evidence-based practitioners, and leaders in the profession of occupational therapy who will generate, apply, and disseminate innovative knowledge about participation in everyday life for individuals, groups, and populations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The University of Texas Medical Branch actively seeks multiple faculty for the Department of Occupational Therapy. The department has been approved to offer an Additional Location hybrid education program at Laredo, TX. Areas of expertise sought are Research methods, Theory, Mental Health, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, and Adult rehabilitation.  Experience in developing a hybrid curriculum will be valued.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An academic doctorate such as a PhD in a foundational discipline related to occupational therapy, such as psychology, rehabilitation sciences, movement sciences, or another related discipline, is preferred. Post-professional doctorates, such as OTDs, DHSc, or DSc, are also invited to apply.
• Eligible for appointment at the rank of an Assistant or Associate Professor depending on experience in academia.  
• An occupational therapist (OT) eligible for licensure in the state of Texas.
• Is an occupational therapist who holds an active, unrestricted OT license in any United States jurisdiction and Texas.
• Holds the rank of at least an assistant professor, associate professor, clinical associate professor, or clinical professor; 
• Has a minimum of 3 years of full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a core faculty member in an ACOTE accredited entry-level occupational therapist education program.
• Has experience in teaching, scholarship and service
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to resolve conflict and transparency
• Demonstrate the ability to follow through (i.e. he/she sees an idea/project/problem to completion or resolution)

RESPONSBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Teaching and advising.
• Research and scholarly work. 
• Serving on departmental, school, and university committees.  
• Faculty practice.  

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience