Open Rank Faculty Baccalaureate Project Coordinator Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA Program
Open Rank Faculty Baccalaureate Project Coordinator Occupational Therapy Assistant OTA Program
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Methodist University located in Fayetteville NC is seeking a fulltime tenuretrack OTA faculty member. Methodist University Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is a 4year Bachelor of Science program (ACOTE Candidacy status). Fulltime faculty members are required to maintain practice skills and are given one day weekly to engage in clinical practice. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with level of education as well as professional and academic experience. We are seeking applicants passionate about teaching who can add to our team approach to occupational therapy education.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Baccalaureate Project Coordinator and Faculty member is responsible for leveraging their expertise to develop maintain and deliver core education courses to students through:
- Preparing course plans materials and student assessment methods
- Delivering course instruction & student evaluation
- Monitoring academic clinical skill and professional behavior progress
- Facilitating interprofessional and intraprofessional learning activities
- Advising students
- Establishing and maintaining ongoing professional scholarship and development
- Maintaining a record of department university and community service
- Coordination and implementation of the curriculum related to the OTA Baccalaureate Project
Other duties:
- Attend faculty and departmental meetings
- Participation in the selection of applicants for admission to the program
- Attend educational conferences and workshops
- Participation in state and national OT associations leadership positions are encouraged
- Other duties as assigned by the dean or department chair
Applications:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a letter of intent curriculum vitae teaching philosophy statement and a concise statement about your approach to teaching or other initiatives designed to foster a sense of student engagement community and belonging. All applications should be submitted through For questions contact Dr. Melissa Gibson OTA Program Director at .
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- May be an initially certified OT or OTA practitioner
- Must have a minimum of a masters degree
- A current unrestricted North Carolina occupational therapy (OT or OTA) license (or eligible)
- At least 2 years of clinical practice in the field of occupational therapy
- Successful applicants will also have a minimum of one year of teaching
- Familiarity with ACOTE Standards and the accreditation processes is a plus.
- Experience in pediatrics mental health and adults preferred but not required.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
