Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

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Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular


Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy

Department's Website:

https://occupationaltherapy.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:
This 12-month tenure track position will help to establish a research-centered practice for the purpose of serving members of the community, training students, and collaborating with other disciplines. A successful candidate for this tenure-track position will conduct and disseminate research in their area of expertise, demonstrate a strong commitment to training the next generation of occupational therapists, and seek external funding to support research and student training. Candidates will also direct students’ independent research and capstone projects, advise graduate students, and chair or serve on doctoral committees. Responsibilities will also include participating in public/professional service at the national level and engaging in service activities at the program, department, college, and university levels.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Post-professional doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy or related field from a nationally recognized and accredited institution conferred by the time of appointment (ABD will be considered)

• Demonstrated ability to teach multiple courses in the occupational therapy program (Click here for a list. )

• Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain a research agenda that supports the mission and vision of the OTD program

• For candidates who are occupational therapists, eligibility for an occupational therapist license in the state of Arkansas (licensure must be obtained by the time of appointment)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in research methods, health promotion, occupational science, occupational justice/advocacy, mental health practice, or health policy

• At least two years of clinical practice experience

• Occupational Therapist (Registered and Licensed)

• Demonstrated participation in collaborative work or scholarly projects

• Experience in innovative or community-based practice research  

• Current or past grant-funded scholarship

• At least three years of experience as a full-time graduate faculty member with teaching responsibilities

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Fran Hagstrom
[email protected]
or
Dr. Andrew Bowers
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Completed applications received by 05/15/2024, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:
Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, N/A, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits Eligible:
Yes