Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (Tenure Track)

Posting Details

Job Title Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (Tenure Track)

Department SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & ATHLETIC TRAINING

Position Number F0460A

Job Description

Old Dominion University invites applications for a full time, 10-month tenure track position for the Eastern Virginia Medical School Occupational Therapy Partnership Program, appointment effective July 25, 2024. Successful applicants will have teaching, service, and research responsibilities in content areas that match the applicant’s scholarship, clinical expertise, and the needs of the program.

In conjunction with the Program Director and other faculty, the successful candidate will assist in the development of curricular and content design and delivery and serve on relevant program committees such as recruitment, admissions, and strategic planning. The successful candidate will also contribute to advising occupational therapy students and mentoring faculty led research and capstone experiences. In addition, teaching, mentorship, and teaching opportunities within the Old Dominion University College of Health Sciences’ Kinesiology and Rehabilitation and the Health Services Research Ph.D. programs are available.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications – knowledge, skills, and abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum design and application of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice concepts in instructional delivery.

Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, advising, mentoring, and evaluating students.

Clinical practice expertise as an occupational therapist.

Experience in scholarly activities.

Minimum Qualifications – Education or training

Earned Ph.D. or equivalent academic degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum Qualifications – Special licenses, registration or certification

Initial certification with National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Licensed or eligibility for licensure as an occupational therapist in the State of Virginia.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with ACOTE accreditation standards.

Record of research publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals.

Experience teaching entry-level occupational therapy content.

Mentorship of graduate student research.

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 03/08/2024

Application Review Date 03/22/2024

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Applicants must apply at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/20292 and include:

A letter of application addressing interest in and qualifications for the position,

A current curriculum vitae,

A statement of scholarly interests and accomplishments,

A statement of teaching philosophy and approaches,

Unofficial graduate transcripts,

And the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references from academic and professional sources.

Interested applicants may also contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Brittany Samulski (bspear@odu.edu), directly for further information. Application review will begin March 22, 2024, and the position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly No

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

College Home Page

https://www.odu.edu/health-sciences;

https://www.evms.edu/education/schoolsinstitutescentersdepartments/schools/schoolsofhealthprofessions/

Department Home Page

https://www.evms.edu/education/doctoralprograms/occupationaltherapy/ (https://www.odu.edu/rehabsci)

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae

Teaching Philosophy

Statement of Research Interests

Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents