Assistant Professor 12-mo OTD Program
Assistant Professor 12-mo OTD Program
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Assistant Professor 12month) OTD Program
Department of Occupational Therapy
College of Health Human Services & Nursing
Position Description
The Department of Occupational Therapy at California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for a Tenuretrack position at the rank of Assistant Professor 12month) with the appointment starting in Fall 2025.
At CSUDH we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race religion gender ethnicity veterans people with varied abilities and members of the LGBTQ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the Universitys mission vision and core values.
For more information: Mission Vision and Core Values.
The Position
This is for one 12month tenuretrack position in the Department of Occupational Therapy with a rank of Assistant Professor.
Responsibilities
This 12month tenuretrack position comes with the following responsibilities:
- Teaching and advising.
- Conducting scholarship in line with the mission of the department college and university.
- Contributing to service for the department college university and professional organizations.
- Contributing to curriculum and program development.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- An earned doctoral degree (e.g. PhD EdD OTD).
- 8 years of clinical practice in occupational therapy.
- 3 years of teaching experience at the postbaccalaureate level.
- Eligible for occupational therapy (OT) licensure in California.
- Demonstrate a record of professional presentations and/or a sound research trajectory/agenda for publications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in working with studentsfrom diverse age socioeconomic cultural and academic backgrounds.
- Qualified to teach at both the entrylevel and advanced clinical level courses.
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring with ongoing or potential research projects that can foster student involvement and career opportunities.
- At least 3 years of experience in a fulltime academic appointment.
- Experience in OTD curriculum and course development.
- Experience in supervision of students capstone projects and/or residency programs including development of Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with residency sites.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas of practice or teaching preferably in adult populations:
- Physical disabilities acute care
- Mental health wellness and/or healthy lifestyle interventions
- Assistive technology and/or artificial intelligence (AI) in rehabilitation.
- Population health servicelearning and/or processes of reimbursement.
- Advocacy leadership and/or OT management.
- Community outreach and/or program development.
How to Apply
A completed online application must be received by electronic submission to be considered. To apply please visit CSUDH careeropportunities.
Application Deadline Date:
The position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin on March 3 2025. For full consideration please submit your completed application with the required materials no later than March 17 2025:
- Current Curriculum Vitae with contact information
- Cover letter
- Statement on Diversity Equity and Inclusion 2 pages maximum)*
- List of 3 references with contact information**
- Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required for the finalist)***
- A Statement on Teaching 2 pages maximum)
- A Statement on Research 2 pages maximum)
- Sample Publications or Evidence of Creative/Scholarly Activity
- Teaching Evaluations (if available)
*Given CSUDHs commitment to diversity and inclusion for all students faculty staff and administrators describe your individual commitment and experiences in advancing diversity and inclusion and how they relate to your future teaching and research.
**This position requires three letters of recommendation (LORs). Please do not upload your LORs with your application. Your list of references will be notified at the appropriate time during the search process. They will receive a request via email along with information on uploading the LOR. You will be able to verify that each letter has been received by CSUDH by logging back into your applicant portal.
***For finalist with International transcripts a United States Equivalency certification will be required.
A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e. Bachelors Masters Doctorates Doctors of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to or mailed directly to the office of Faculty Affairs and Development 1000 East Victoria Street WH368 Carson CA 90747.
If you have questions regarding the position please contact:
Tracy BecerraCulqui PhD MPH OT/L
Pronouns: she her
Search Committee Chair
Assistant Professor Department of Occupational Therapy
Email:
Office phone number:
Department of Occupational Therapy
The Department of Occupational Therapy offers two programs: the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program and the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program.
We are very proud of our curricula for both Entrylevel MSOT and OTD Programs. Through team effort the OT Department faculty students and staff strive for the highest level of achievements. Together we are quite enthusiastic in educating and preparing students on best practice scholarship research advocacy and innovation to address the complex human needs of health wellness restoration and adaptation for optimal life engagement throughout the lifespan. In line with the Universitys Mission Statement the curricula aspire to promote population health and antiracist education and practices.
For more information: Information
The Assistant Professor 12month) classification salary range is $7127$15211 per month 12 monthly payments per academic year);The anticipated hiring salary is $8230 $8378/per month. This position will be commensurate with experience and current CSUDH faculty salaries in the academic department/discipline. Faculty salaries are subject to budgetary authorization and any California State University System faculty contract increases. Summer research grants moving expenses startup funds and a reduced teaching load may be available.
An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available that includes: health/vision/dental plans; spouse domestic partner and dependent feewaiver; access to campus childcare; and a definedbenefit retirement through the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities. For a detailed description of benefits please visit: Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
CSU COVID19 Vaccination Policy
The California State University (CSU) is committed to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our students faculty staff administrators and the communities we serve as well as maintaining higher education access and attainment for our students as such we embrace a comprehensive strategy designed to reduce the likelihood of transmission of the COVID19 virus. The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any inperson program or activity (on or offcampus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to .
Mandated Reporter Per CANRA
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.
Closing Statement
CSUDH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race religion color national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation genetic information medical condition disability marital status or protected veteran status.
For more information: U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office.
Clery Act crime statistics for CSUDH are available at Campus Security Report (Clery) or by calling University Police at.
Upon appointment all candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
The California State University is Smoke and Tobacco Free. Smoking Vaping and other Tobacco use are Not Permitted anywhere on University property. Education Code 42356 CCR Title 5 Article 9.
For more information see: Smoke & TobaccoFree
Employment Type
Full-Time
