Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences (23599933361215)

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Boston University is seeking two dynamic clinical faculty members to teach and advise students in the Occupational Therapy Department. Specifically, we are seeking two full-time faculty at the ranks of Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Associate Professor to teach and advise in the graduate-level entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (EL-OTD) program. Primary responsibilities will include teaching occupational therapy and behavioral science courses and advising.  In addition, providing support for clinical fieldwork (as a Level 2 Fieldwork Coordinator) will be expected for one of the positions. Engagement in research and/or scholarship is required and supported.  To summarize, we are seeking:

• one Clinical Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy discipline
• one Clinical Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy discipline; (responsibilities will include Level 2 fieldwork coordination)

Boston University is an AAU institution with a long and distinguished tradition of dedication to inclusion and social justice. The College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College includes diversity as one of our strategic goals. We are especially committed to increasing the participation of underrepresented groups at BU and throughout our professional organizations. Members of the department of Occupational Therapy believe that the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the continuing excellence of our distinguished research and academic programs. We are looking for colleagues who support our ongoing commitment to ensuring that BU, its fieldwork and Capstone partners, and the profession of occupational therapy are inclusive, equitable, diverse places where everyone is fully supported in pursuing their professional and educational goals.

The Department of Occupational Therapy is part of a vibrant academic and research community that includes the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, other academic units of Boston University, and the metro Boston area. The Department has a strong tradition of excellence in professional education, active involvement in national and international professional activities, and development and dissemination of knowledge that contributes to the health and well-being of individuals and society. We emphasize developing a holistic understanding of client’s occupational lives, needs and goals with a unique, integrated EL-OTD curriculum.

Candidates must have an earned doctoral degree, current certification as an occupational therapist, and eligibility for Massachusetts licensure. The ideal candidate will have four or more years of clinical experience, experience teaching either in an academic or practice setting and will have a program of scholarship. For more information about the Department and Sargent College, visit www.bu.edu/sargent/ot . The appointments are expected to begin July 1, 2024, for a term of three years, and will be renewable. This is a nine-month appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant and Associate Professor, depending on prior experience, non-tenured. Salary is commensurate with experience.

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How to apply: Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement describing program of scholarship, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of how your teaching and/or scholarship aligns with inclusive practices, and contact information for three references to by February 5, 2024: Jennifer Kaldenberg, DrPH, Email: [email protected]             

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