Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure-Track of Occupational Therapy

Duties and Responsibilities

• 60% Teaching and Service: Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to graduate students using transformative learning models that foster critical thinking, active learning, collaboration, and hands-on experiences. Develop curriculum and course syllabi in alignment with ACOTE guidelines and program goals; select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc. Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements. Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning. Provide academic support and mentorship to students through office hours, guidance on assignments, and advising doctoral-level capstone projects. Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities. Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement. Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies. Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement. Serve on Program, Department, School, Division or University committees and participate in institutional service roles, including student/faculty recruitment and mentoring of new and part-time faculty. Participate in curriculum design, interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary planning, program evaluation, accreditation responsibilities, and holistic application review. Maintain and monitor lab spaces, and collaborate and monitor clinical services onsite and within community, as appropriate. Demonstrate a commitment towards building an accessible scholarly environment. 40% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity: Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline. Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant’s discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition. Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition. Required Education and Experience: Completed doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting body required (or equivalent). Must have an active Texas state license (or be license eligible) as an Occupational Therapist and possess an initial NBCOT certification, if practicing as an Occupational Therapist. Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience. Preferred Education and Experience: Previous teaching experience for an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy education program. However, Occupational Therapists new to academia are encouraged to apply. They will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment with active and supportive mentoring and faculty development training. Experience in rural care. Record of research line and maintenance of credentials. Evidence in responsiveness to current trends in occupational therapy practice and/or education and evidence of professional service at the local, state, and/or national level. Academic Rank: Rank will be determined by reviewing the faculty member’s record of years of experience and professional achievements in teaching, service, and research consistent with the Texas A&M system guidance. ***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience**
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