Assistant/Associate Research Professor in Occupational Therapy

Assistant/ Associate Research Professor
Department of Occupational Therapy
College of Health Sciences
University of Missouri – Columbia

The College of Health Sciences – Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri (MU) – Columbia invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track, Assistant/Associate Research Professor.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Conducting research studies, including grant proposal development and writing, manuscript writing, designing and overseeing specific studies, and support managing research labs in the Department of Occupational Therapy. The specific duties will be determined by Timothy Wolf, Chair of the Department of Occupational Therapy.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Doctoral degree in OT or related field at the time of appointment

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Documented experience conducting/managing OT related research
• Documented experience with supporting grant writing, manuscript writing/history of publication, and/or any other areas of OT-related scholarship

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the applicant. 

Applications must be submitted on-line through the University of Missouri website along with curriculum vita and cover letter at: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job Opening 50793).

Applicants may contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Timothy Wolf, with any questions about the job duties.

Review of applications will be begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

The MU College of Health Sciences (CHS) is the University of Missouri system’s only school of health professions and the state’s only public health program located on a health sciences campus. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of others. Every day, CHS faculty, staff, and students work towards changing lives through the integration of teaching, service and discovery. https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/about/

With programs in rehabilitation, diagnostic and imaging sciences, public health. and social work, graduates of CHS fill critical roles in health care. The school is comprised of eight departments and 14 disciplines, each with their own specialized accreditation processes. The school also hosts a satellite program of the University of Missouri-Kansas City College of Pharmacy.

Health professions account for more than 60 percent of the total U.S. health care workforce. Jobs in health professions are projected to grow at least through 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The school is an important member of the University of Missouri Health System. Other members include the Sinclair School of Nursing, the School of Medicine, University Hospitals and Clinics and University Physicians.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.  For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits . 

Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.  This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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