Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Indiana University
- South Bend, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU South Bend Rehabilitation Sciences
Location South Bend
Position SummaryThe Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences is a robust and growing IU South Bend College that prepares graduates to become health and human services professionals in the ever-changing and diverse landscape of healthcare. The College includes undergraduate health profession programs in nursing, dental hygiene education, radiological sciences, medical laboratory science, and applied health sciences. Graduate programs include Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology and a Post-professional Master of Science Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner, Education and Administration.The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to teach core courses in the graduate Master of Science Occupational Therapy curriculum. Other position responsibilities include, administration and management of the clinical fieldwork component of the curriculum in the role of the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (AFWC) as well as service to the program, college, campus, or community, such as regularly attending and participating in faculty meetings and serving on relevant committees. Faculty may also be required to teach evening, weekend, off-site, and/or online courses.CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY:The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is . You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.DIVERSITY:At IU South Bend, approximately 4,326 students, 34% self-identify within an underrepresented student group and 40% are first generation college students. All genders, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates who have experience working with underrepresented groups are encouraged to highlight such efforts in the application.ACCOMMODATIONS:If you have a disability and need assistance with an application, special arrangements can be made to accommodate most needs by contacting Academic Affairs at: 574-520-4183.
Basic QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- An earned master's or entry-level graduate degree in occupational therapy (MOT, MSOT, OTD) awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency.
- Two years of Occupational Therapy practice experience.
- Hold or be eligible for Occupational Therapy licensure in the State of Indiana.
- Experience as an OT and/or OTA Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
- Experience as faculty in an occupational therapy education program.
- Experience in the role of coordinating fieldwork at their placement of employment or who has hosted OT fieldwork students routinely.
- Experience working in a diverse workplace or diverse populations.
- Experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.
- Content expertise in neuroscience, rehabilitation, pediatrics, evidence- based practice and service methods.
- Completed OTD
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank Competitive
Special Instructions
- Submit unofficial transcripts at TRANSCRIPT
- Provide full information for 3-6 references, including email address and phone number
Expected Start Date 07/01/2024
Posting/OAA # IU-100808-2024