Description

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Methodist University seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track appointment to begin August 2024. The position includes teaching graduate level occupational therapy courses. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidates will engage in clinical practice, student advisement, and service to the University. OTD faculty develop an agenda relative to research and/or scholarly activity for student capstone mentorship and involvement.

Methodist University is a private comprehensive institution grounded in the tradition of liberal arts. The Program is located in the Thomas R. McLean Health Sciences Building. The 38,800 square foot, contemporary facility has innovative classroom and laboratory spaces, research facilities, and an outdoor functional mobility courtyard to allow faculty to engage in hands-on learning activities and research agendas. Our program engages in active collaboration and learning with the DPT, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Social Work, and developing School of Medicine programs.

Applications

The new faculty appointment is available to begin Fall 2024, with the application review process to begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, qualified candidates must submit the following:

1) letter of intent, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy statement, 4) a concise equity and diversity statement about teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population, and 5) three reference contacts

Please submit all materials in one PDF file via the Methodist University website and HR Paycom system For inquiries, contact Meredith Gronski, OTD, OTR/L, CLA, OT Department Chair, 910-480-8594 or mgronski@methodist.edu.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

A doctorate in occupational therapy or a related field is required. Candidates who are near completion of a doctoral program will be considered. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues to develop, facilitate, assess, and document learning in doctoral-level OT students. A strong preference will be given to candidates with a post-professional terminal degree and expertise in the following areas: foundational/applied science occupational therapy (functional neuroscience or anatomical structure and function) and OT evaluation/assessment across the lifespan.

Experience:

The successful applicant will possess and maintain a thorough understanding and knowledge of evidence-based inquiry and application as it applies to the professional education of occupational therapists and contemporary clinical practice. The ideal candidate will have a record of at least one year of formal teaching experience. Experience in accreditation through ACOTE is desirable. National registration through NBCOT and be licensed (or eligible) through the State of North Carolina as an occupational therapist is required. Candidates should have a minimum of three years prior experience working as an occupational therapist.