What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor-NTTA position at Long Island University?
Long Island University, Brooklyn School of Health Professions Department of Occupational Therapy
Description
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Long Island University, Brooklyn has an opening for a full-time Assistant Professor to teach and advise occupational therapy BS/MS students, beginning September 1, 2025.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, teaching, and maintaining curriculum in their areas of expertise, as determined by the Program Director. They will serve as an academic advisor to students and engage in scholarly activities, including mentoring student research, presenting at conferences, publishing, and pursuing grants. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to stay current in their academic discipline, contribute positively to committee service within the department, university, and profession. Faculty members in this position report directly to the Occupational Therapy Program Director.
Qualifications
Successful candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy will possess the following:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
All other questions can be directed to Dr. Michael Gawronski, Program Director, at michael.gawronski@liu.edu.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information: This is a non-tenure track position with a competitive salary and benefits package and includes a promotion path to Associate Professor and Professor ranks. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 24 credits courses per academic year (Fall, Spring, and Summer) and engage in service and research activities. LIU OT is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community, and we encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to the diversity of the faculty and the student body.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunities in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
Description
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Long Island University, Brooklyn has an opening for a full-time Assistant Professor to teach and advise occupational therapy BS/MS students, beginning September 1, 2025.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, teaching, and maintaining curriculum in their areas of expertise, as determined by the Program Director. They will serve as an academic advisor to students and engage in scholarly activities, including mentoring student research, presenting at conferences, publishing, and pursuing grants. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to stay current in their academic discipline, contribute positively to committee service within the department, university, and profession. Faculty members in this position report directly to the Occupational Therapy Program Director.
Qualifications
Successful candidates for the position of Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy will possess the following:
- A post-professional clinical or research doctorate (e.g., OTD, EdD, ScD, PhD).
- Five (5) or more years of practice experience and demonstrated clinical, community, and/or academic teaching experience in their area of expertise. Candidates with less than 5 years of experience but with outstanding academic performance (e.g., enrolled in terminal degree programs such as OTD, EdD, PhD, ScD), notable scholarship, or clinical achievements (e.g., CHT, BCP certifications) will be considered.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in New York.
- Commitment to academic excellence, scholarship, and professional growth.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and colleagues across disciplines, fostering an educational environment built on respect, integrity, teamwork, and professionalism.
- Dedication to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational setting.
- Evidence-based approach and growth mindset that supports innovative teaching and learning.
- Strong communication skills with colleagues and students, promoting productive dialogue and engagement.
- Proven ability to work effectively with teams, contributing to a collegial and collaborative atmosphere.
- Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate level occupational therapy students.
- Expertise in a specialized practice area or discipline including physical rehabilitation, neuroanatomy, anatomy, and kinesiology, hand/upper extremity rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation.
- Earned terminal doctoral degree (e.g., OTD, EdD, ScD, PhD).
- Experience with student advising, and supervision of student research or other capstone projects.
- Active engagement in professional organizations or interest in becoming engaged in the AOTA, NYSOTA.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), particularly with Brightspace, as well as teleconferencing software, particularly Zoom.
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter outlining qualifications and teaching philosophy.
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Contact information for at least three professional references.
- Statement of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, research, and service.
All other questions can be directed to Dr. Michael Gawronski, Program Director, at michael.gawronski@liu.edu.
Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information: This is a non-tenure track position with a competitive salary and benefits package and includes a promotion path to Associate Professor and Professor ranks. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 24 credits courses per academic year (Fall, Spring, and Summer) and engage in service and research activities. LIU OT is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community, and we encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to the diversity of the faculty and the student body.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunities in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
