Associate/Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Creighton Phoenix Faculty Position

Full-time, 12-month (tenure or non-tenure-track), Teaching-Research Faculty position, rank commensurate with experience.

The Occupational Therapy Creighton Phoenix Faculty position is responsible for teaching, scholarship, and service to the department and the university. Based on the Creighton University Phoenix Health Sciences Campus, primary responsibilities include engaging in research and grant activities and conducting laboratory and experiential components of the OTD curriculum (e.g., upper extremity rehab, physical rehab, neuro-rehab, gerontology, orthopedics, and mental health), in collaboration with course instructors on the Omaha Creighton campus. In addition, faculty are expected to participate in interprofessional education activities, mentor student capstone projects, and student advisement. A potential administrative opportunity is available. This position will report directly to the Creighton University Occupational Therapy Program Director based in Omaha, Nebraska.

MAJOR DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage in research and scholarly activities.
• Engage in conducting laboratory and experiential components of OTD courses.
• Work directly with Omaha-based Creighton University faculty to assist in the organization, oversight, and coordination of OTD courses, laboratory courses, and examinations.
• Maintain open, consistent communication with Creighton School of Pharmacy and Health Professions Omaha and Phoenix program faculty, administrators, and staff.
• Advise students regarding academic success and issues.
• Mentor student capstone projects.
• Promote student satisfaction and retention and network with Creighton personnel/resources as appropriate.
• Clarify or reinforce information provided to students on Creighton University processes and student support resources.
• Collaborate with Creighton University faculty to develop and support course specific learning activities.
• Promote community relationships with organizations, clinical faculty, and community partners.
• Collaborate with Omaha and Phoenix coordinators, directors, faculty, and staff to facilitate and participate in interprofessional learning activities and experiences.
• Participate in Creighton University committee and community service work.
• Participate in program evaluation and actions related to program improvement.
• Maintain knowledge of current practices in occupational therapy in the geographical region.
• Support Creighton University in student recruitment and orientation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Creighton University mission.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Expressions of initial interest will be treated in strict confidence. To learn more about the university, school, and program, please visit: https://www.creighton.edu/academics/programs/occupational-therapy.

Upon completion of the application process, please attach a curriculum vitae and a cover letter explaining your interest in this position as well as a summary of your qualifications. Questions regarding these positions should be directed to Dr. Angela Patterson, Angela Patterson, OTD, OTR/L, FNAP, Chair - Search Committee at angelapatterson@creighton.edu.

Candidates are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with Creighton's mission and founding principles and review the Faculty Handbook at:

https://www.creighton.edu/fileadmin/user/GeneralCounsel/docs/Faculty_Handbook_2020.pdf

MINIMUM QUALIFIATIONS:

• Terminal doctoral degree in occupational therapy, or related area of study; PhD, EdD, or post-professional OTD.
• Three years of experience in academia including research, teaching, and service.
• Three years of experience as an occupational therapist.
• Teaching in distance and/or hybrid programs preferred.
• Clinical expertise and proficiency in upper extremity rehab, physical rehab, neuro-rehab, gerontology, orthopedics, and/or mental health., Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication skills with interprofessional stakeholders.
• Occupational therapist with active Arizona license or eligibility for Arizona licensure.

Physical Requirements:

Seeing: 75 - 100%

Hearing: 75 - 100%

Standing/Climbing/Mobility: 0 - 24%

Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: 0 - 24 % (pound: 10 lbs.)

Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: 75 - 100%

Travel: No and Yes

Exposure to Blood Borne pathogens: No and Yes

AAP/EEO Statement:

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Disclosure Statement:

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office located at 3006 Webster Street Omaha, NE. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.