Previous JobJob TitleTenure Track Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy Next JobApply for JobJob ID8965 LocationOccupational Therapy Full/Part Time Regular/Temporary Add to My Favorite JobsEmail this Job Faculty Posting Details Appointment:The University of Puget Sound School of Occupational Therapy invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position; rank appointment at assistant professor; or
earned academic rank considered. The mission of the School of Occupational Therapy is to prepare culturally sensitive graduates who provide client-centered, evidence- and theory-informed occupational therapy to diverse individuals, groups, and populations, enhancing clients' participation in meaningful, everyday activities. Graduates use critical analysis of theory and multiple sources of evidence to make sound
professional judgments resulting in science-based and creative solutions to the challenges of professional practice.We are seeking a doctorally-prepared occupational therapist who values experiential learning, has a strong grounding in the use of occupation-based theory to guide clinical reasoning, and is experienced with implementing the occupational therapy process, utilizing evidence to inform clinical decision
making, and translating research and evidence into practice. Experience as a practicing occupational therapist and previous experience teaching in an established entry-level OTD program, including mentoring doctoral capstone projects, are highly valued. The School of Occupational Therapy uses a co-teaching model, thus a strong value for and effectiveness in collaboration, teamwork, collegiality and communication are
essential. Systems-level thinking will support shared governance roles within the department and across campus. Responsibilities:The primary responsibility of this position is teaching in our entry level MSOT and OTD programs. Standard teaching assignment is six units per year. Primary teaching responsibility will involve some combination of the following: research methods, evidence-based practice and theory,
critical appraisal of published literature, anatomy, neurology, adult physical dysfunctions and health conditions, work hardening, and ergonomics. Other duties include student advising, supervision of student evidence projects and doctoral capstone projects, departmental admissions, departmental and university service and governance, curriculum evaluation and development, continuous and periodic self-study activities
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