Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program Director and Faculty

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The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes' drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee and dependents under the age of 24 years old.

The history of The University of Saint Mary:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 90 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University of Saint Mary invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure or tenure-track faculty position in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. With a Practitioner-Educator emphasis, position responsibilities center on teaching and advising students, university, community or professional service, engagement in scholarly activity consistent with interest/expertise, and capstone or research mentorship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach within area of expertise.
• Advise and mentor students in coursework, curriculum, and capstone experience and project.
• Contribute to the OTD program scholarship agenda in areas of discovery, application, integration, or teaching and learning.
• Contribute to integrated curriculum design to ensure delivery of the broad scope of occupational therapy practice.
• Contribute to program evaluation to assure quality assessment and program development.
• Participate in university service, community collaboration efforts, and professional development.
• Engage in student recruitment efforts and admission processes to support student success and program growth.
• Cultivate a positive, health promoting culture working with diverse faculty and staff and in support of the mission of University of Saint Mary.
• Comply with program policies and procedures, the university academic catalog and the faulty handbook.
• Attend all required USM meetings and events.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Division Chair.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Earned professional occupational therapy doctoral degree or an earned terminal academic degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, OTD, or DSc, etc.) in area of study which compliments occupational therapy.
• Must hold a current Kansas license in Occupational Therapy (or be eligible for licensure) or related discipline.
• Evidence of at least 6 months of clinical practice experience.
• Prefer previous experience teaching and mentoring at the college/university level.
• Broad and contemporary understanding of occupational therapy education and practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for a career in occupational therapy.

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.