
School of Health Professions - Occupational Therapy Faculty
D'Youville University, Buffalo, NY, United States
D’Youville University Occupational Therapy (OT) program seeks a 9-month clinical track faculty, at the rank of clinical assistant professor. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching 24 credit hours across the OT curriculum. The OT program delivers coursework year‑round. Availability may be required in the summer session with compensated teaching assignments based on program needs. In addition to teaching, the faculty member will be responsible for student advisement, capstone mentorship, curricular and program assessment, service, professional development, and scholarship.
Responsibilities
Teaching
Across the graduate curriculum; preference will be given to applicants with professional experience in adult and geriatric populations
Foster an inclusive and collaborative course environment
Participate in curriculum design, content delivery and program evaluation
Develop and implement course assignments and deliver learning activities that permits measurement of course student learning outcomes
Assist with remediation of students
Offer office hours
Work synergistically with student support programs at the university
Scholarship and Professional Activity
Participation in continuing education, presentations, contributions to publications and leadership in professional organizations or other demonstration of scholarly work and expertise in teaching assignments
Document expertise in area of teaching responsibility and content delivery method
Engage in professional development and complete a faculty development plan annually
Service
Participate on program committees such as accreditation, curriculum, student progress, and/or admissions
Serve on Faculty Senate or other university level committees (i.e., curriculum, policies), school-wide task forces, standing committees and/or work groups
Participate in program and university service‑learning initiatives
Participate in professional organizations, community outreach efforts and civic service groups
Participate in recruitment events and other events of the program
Membership and active participation in all program committees and other ad hoc committees, task force, workgroups as necessary
Other responsibilities
Providing academic counseling of students as needed
Designing, implementing coordinating, and evaluating curriculum as needed
Evaluating the program
Selecting applicants for admission to the program
Developing, reviewing, and revising program goals and outcomes
Identifying new fieldwork sites and conducting fieldwork visits
Mentoring capstone project students
Qualifications
The candidate must hold a doctoral degree from a USDE‑recognized institution and possess documented expertise in teaching areas. The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and be licensed to practice, or eligible for licensure, in New York State. Three years of professional experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist is required. Clinical experience in physical disabilities, assessment in adult and geriatric populations, and neuroanatomy is preferred.
Qualified candidates must show evidence of good moral character, strong work ethic, flexibility, and ability to collaborate with inter‑professional team members. Performance will be evaluated in these domains: teaching, service, scholarship, and professional development.
Work Remotely - No
Work Location: Buffalo, NY
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Faculty rank will be commensurate with education and qualifications.
All job offers are contingent upon legal authorization to work in New York State as determined by the NYS Department of Labor.
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Responsibilities
Teaching
Across the graduate curriculum; preference will be given to applicants with professional experience in adult and geriatric populations
Foster an inclusive and collaborative course environment
Participate in curriculum design, content delivery and program evaluation
Develop and implement course assignments and deliver learning activities that permits measurement of course student learning outcomes
Assist with remediation of students
Offer office hours
Work synergistically with student support programs at the university
Scholarship and Professional Activity
Participation in continuing education, presentations, contributions to publications and leadership in professional organizations or other demonstration of scholarly work and expertise in teaching assignments
Document expertise in area of teaching responsibility and content delivery method
Engage in professional development and complete a faculty development plan annually
Service
Participate on program committees such as accreditation, curriculum, student progress, and/or admissions
Serve on Faculty Senate or other university level committees (i.e., curriculum, policies), school-wide task forces, standing committees and/or work groups
Participate in program and university service‑learning initiatives
Participate in professional organizations, community outreach efforts and civic service groups
Participate in recruitment events and other events of the program
Membership and active participation in all program committees and other ad hoc committees, task force, workgroups as necessary
Other responsibilities
Providing academic counseling of students as needed
Designing, implementing coordinating, and evaluating curriculum as needed
Evaluating the program
Selecting applicants for admission to the program
Developing, reviewing, and revising program goals and outcomes
Identifying new fieldwork sites and conducting fieldwork visits
Mentoring capstone project students
Qualifications
The candidate must hold a doctoral degree from a USDE‑recognized institution and possess documented expertise in teaching areas. The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and be licensed to practice, or eligible for licensure, in New York State. Three years of professional experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist is required. Clinical experience in physical disabilities, assessment in adult and geriatric populations, and neuroanatomy is preferred.
Qualified candidates must show evidence of good moral character, strong work ethic, flexibility, and ability to collaborate with inter‑professional team members. Performance will be evaluated in these domains: teaching, service, scholarship, and professional development.
Work Remotely - No
Work Location: Buffalo, NY
Job Type: Full Time, Exempt
Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Faculty rank will be commensurate with education and qualifications.
All job offers are contingent upon legal authorization to work in New York State as determined by the NYS Department of Labor.
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