Clinical Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy Education

Department:
SHP Occupational Therapy Education (OTE)

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Occupational Therapy Education
Position Title:
Clinical Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy Education
Job Family Group:
Academic
Job Description Summary:
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (non-tenure track) position in Occupational Therapy Education, contributing to the teaching, service, and scholarship activities of the department and institution toward the vision, mission, and strategic plan.
Job Description:

The nationally acclaimed Occupational Therapy Education program at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), invites applications for a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor (non-tenure track) position. The department is one of eight within the School of Health Professions (SHP), housed on a vibrant, urban midwestern campus. The Occupational Therapy Education program offers students an entry-level occupational therapy doctorate (OTD), a post-professional OTD, and a PhD in Therapeutic Science. Occupational therapy faculty at KUMC have faculty practice opportunities in outpatient clinics, school-based practice, and community-based care.  

JOB DUTIES OUTLINED:

• Maintains continuing technical/scientific/clinical competency
• Participates in continuing education and develops area of specialization/expertise
• Assumes primary responsibility for course management in classroom and/or clinical courses
• Demonstrates teaching excellence through evaluation of teaching
• Develops innovative, effective teaching materials or approaches and disseminates
• Serves as supervisor, committee member, and/or chair for student projects such as fieldwork, research projects, capstone projects, independent study projects, or dissertations
• Engages in scholarly discovery, publication & presentation
• Participates in institutional service and professional service and develops as a leader
• Collaborates/consults with local/regional providers
• Pursues external funding for faculty practice and/or scholarly activities
• Other duties as assigned

KUMC is a collaborative, interprofessional academic health care campus. We are dedicated to pushing the frontiers of health and improving the quality of life for people and populations within the community, state, nation, and globe. KUMC faculty are supported by Teaching and Learning Technologies.  The KUMC campus offers state-of-art Zamierowski Institute for Experiential Learning, a center of health care simulation supporting innovative instruction and research.

The relaxed, family-friendly metropolitan environment of KC metro area offers a unique combination of low-cost of living, top tier public school districts, a nationally recognized arts and music scene, pro sports teams, and much more. At KUMC, diversity in all forms is honored and respected and we are committed to an open and inclusive workplace. We invite persons of all races, ethnicities, religion, gender, and veteran status to apply.

We are seeking applicants who can complement our current strengths and join our community.

MINIUMUM REQUIREMENTS: Required qualifications include: (1) an earned doctorate in occupational therapy, rehabilitation science, psychology, education, public health, leisure studies or other related field, completed by start date; (2) registered as an occupational therapist or eligible for the National Board for Certification of Occupational Therapy exam; (3) excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills; (4) ability to teach and mentor graduate students; and (5) alignment with core philosophy of the department.

Preferred qualifications include: Our preferred candidate will have (1) experience teaching in an academic OT/OTA program; (2) interest in, or experience as, a capstone coordinator; (3) history of fieldwork education and/or mentorship of graduate students; (4) a history of professional practice in occupational therapy; (5) a history of scholarly activity (e.g. presenting, publishing); (6) experience with developing and implementing simulations; (7) experience with teaching technology and varied instructional design, and (8) interest/experience in:  diversity, equity, and inclusion; adult physical rehabilitation; neurological and chronic conditions; low vision; population health and health disparities; and/or policy and advocacy.

Required Documents:

1) a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching experience and summary of qualifications for the position;
2) a curriculum vitae; and
3) names and contact information for three references. ​

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time