Open Rank Occupational Therapy Faculty

Description

Job Summary:

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Methodist University seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track appointment. 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 academic program is in the Thomas R. McLean Health Sciences Building. The 38,800 square foot, 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 Physical Therapy, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Social Work, and the developing School of Medicine.

Applications:

The new faculty appointment is available to begin August 2025, 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 Katie Jones, OT Department Chair, kjones@methodist.edu.

Qualifications

Education: 

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.

Experience:

A strong preference will be given to candidates with a post-professional terminal degree and expertise in the following areas: foundational sciences (functional neuroscience or anatomy), mental health, productive aging/gerontology, or business/entrepreneurship/policy

The successful applicant will have a thorough understanding and knowledge of contemporary and evidence-based practice as it applies to the entry-level education of occupational therapists. The ideal candidate will have a record of at least one year of formal teaching experience.  National registration through NBCOT and clinical licensure (or eligibility) 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.