Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

Assistant Professor of Occupational TherapyAlbemarle Campus - Albemarle, NC 28001OverviewPosition Type: Faculty Job Shift: Day Education Level: Master's Degree Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Category: EducationDescriptionPfeiffer University seeks qualified candidates to fill the role of Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy for the Graduate School. The position is a 12-month, full time appointment. The successful candidate will assist with coordination and development of the occupational therapy program in addition to teaching, advising, conducting research and experiential learning experiences. The Occupational Therapy Faculty is expected to support the overall mission and vision of Pfeiffer University through excellence in teaching and advising students. A commitment to the principles of servant leadership, working with Graduate/Adult students and involvement in university and community service is required.Full-time, 12-month positionDuties and ResponsibilitiesTeaching in area of expertise and variety of coursesContribute to curricular contentSupervising Graduate research projectsActive participation in student advisement and service to the University, community and profession.Under the direction of the program director, perform academic responsibilities to fulfill compliance with ACOTE requirements.Develop and maintain scholarship agendas in program, college and communityAs permitted, participate in international partnershipsParticipate in service and leadership agendas in program, college and communitySupervisory ResponsibilitiesOccupational therapy students in experiential learning settings and classroom lecture/lab. Mentor other faculty in areas of strengths; assist with orientation of newer faculty.Work Environment/DynamicsPfeiffer University is a private comprehensive university affiliated with the United Methodist Church known both for a distinctive undergraduate residential experience and for an outstanding array of graduate, undergraduate and continuing education offerings for professional adults. The innovative delivery approach requires faculty with a commitment to student engagement.QualificationsEarned doctorate (PhD, EdD, DSc, OTD) from an accredited institutionNBCOT certification and eligible for NC licensureMinimum of 5 years of clinical experienceTeaching experience in higher education and online curricula.Expertise in pediatrics