Term Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Program/Academic Program Director

• Knowledge regarding: occupational therapy, higher education, community partnerships, and the service/catchment area in Anchorage and Alaska
• Flexibility in collaboration with multiple stakeholders including OTD faculty, administrators, community partners, students, and clinicians
• Ability and skills in education and distance education, fieldwork, occupational therapy education, program development, assessment and evaluation, implementation and evaluation of community partnerships, experiential contracts and student supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the documented ability to work collaboratively with external stakeholders in order to effectively communicate with administrators, faculty, clinical faculty, students, and community partners
• Proven skilled relationship builder
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments, as well as a willingness to delegate appropriate projects to UAA therapies staff and to oversee these projects

• 5 years as a practicing occupational therapist, preferably with a variety of populations and disabilities
• Documented supervisory experience, workshop teaching, committee participation or publication
• Experience working in academia highly preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, Doctorate
• Required to be licensed as an occupational therapist in the State of Alaska
• Required to be initially certified as a registered occupational therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
•Clinical Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy (OTD) or other academic terminal degree.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus, and on-site. This is a full-time, term-funded, 9-month faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Please upload with you resume:

Your professional CV

Letter of interest or cover letter

Copy of your OT State License

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

This position is represented by United Academics (UNAC). http://www.unitedacademics.net/

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination .

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Jessica White, HR Coordinator, College of Health, at [email protected].

Advertised:19 Dec 2023 Alaskan Standard Time
Applications close:Open until filled