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Job Location drjobs

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 90000 - 110000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapy Program Director the fulltime faculty member supports the University in fulfillment of its mission purpose and goals. Provides programspecific expertise and is actively engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports University Campus and/or departmental goals to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure internal consistency and graduate outcomes that meet student learning workplace and placement expectations. Provides professional leadership and support and serves as an educator role model mentor and facilitator. Focuses extensively on facilitating student learning associated with the prescribed course and program learning outcomes. Creates an educational environment that fosters innovation responsiveness and accountability. Actively and substantively participates in the assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes. Vigorously upholds a culture of academic integrity.

Position Responsibilities:

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Fulfills assigned teaching load of 18 credits per year.
  • Participates in and contributes to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous improvement plan as set forth by the University.
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process and for individual students.
  • Facilitates student learning in accordance with prescribed course and program learning outcomes.
  • Regularly contributes to the improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi.
  • Follows established protocols for providing timely feedback academic advising and assessment of student learning.
  • Keeps regular approved office hours (for FT faculty).
  • Mentors students and faculty as assigned by the department/program dean/director.
  • Supervises students completing capstone research projects.
  • Explores scholarly research to improve teaching and instruction.
  • Begins to explore crossdisciplinary approaches to instruction.

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES:

  • Attends professional development activities each year as agreed upon with the supervisor in the associate development plan.
  • Selects a minimum of one of the following activity areas: publishing & writing acting as contributor to textbooks presenting at conferences or educational trainings attending testwriting or accreditation activities serving on thesis dissertation committee or other agreed upon professional activity.

OR

  • Identifies and applies specialized research or activities related to teaching assigned teaching area(s) or may contribute to the scholarly community/knowledge of the discipline.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND SERVICE:

  • Attends Department College and University meetings/councils as arranged/approved by the program director.
  • Develops connections within the professional community both inside and outside the University/Occupational Therapy program.
  • Contributes/demonstrates ongoing service in at least one of the following areas:
    • Community or Public Service.
    • Profession (member of professional organization).
    • University/Occupational Therapy program.

Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Educational Background:

EDUCATION

  • PhD or Occupational Therapy Doctoral degree from an accredited university preferred.
  • Should provide a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to education theory and practice or current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching or current clinical practice experience or distance education techniques and delivery.

EXPERIENCE

  • Two or more years of teaching experience (either adjunct full or parttime) in an ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) accredited Occupational Therapy program.
  • Instructional experience must be at institutions that are Title IV funding eligible.
  • Minimum of four years of experience in clinical practice with at least two years of experience in supervising internship students.
  • Expertise in the areas of child/adolescent practice mental health or research is preferred with documented experience or certification(s) in area(s) of specialization (preferably pediatrics).

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certified by NBCOT (The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) as an OTR (Registered Occupational Therapist) is required.
  • Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of New York is required.
  • Membership with the American Occupational Therapy Association is required.
  • Must meet and maintain the qualifications and standards set forth by any accreditation body that Yeshiva University is accredited by or in the process of obtaining accreditation from for the area of expertise and expectations of faculty members as outlined in regulatory documents and any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the requirements of the teaching role.
  • Experience with online learning management systems to further engage students in the teaching/learning process.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Knowledge of state federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs governmental compliance and other regulatory standards.
  • Ability to demonstrate clinical competency.
  • Ability to maintain academic standards.
  • Ability to work independently with general supervision.
  • Ability to demonstrate a thorough accurate and practical knowledge of their field or discipline.
  • Ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
  • Ability to effectively operate related equipment and machines for instructional purposes.
  • Ability to manage and work effectively in a highly ethnically and culturally diverse student and associate community.
  • Ability to use effective communication skills both oral and written including presentations and effective listening skills.
  • Ability to use creative facilitation and conflict resolution skills to resolve difficult and sensitive issues.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products especially Outlook Word PowerPoint and other MS Office products as needed.

Application Instructions:

Please upload a cover letter CV and a list of three 3 references.

Salary Range:

$90000 $110000

About Us:

The Katz School of Science and Health with 1300 masters and doctoral students is now the largest graduate school at Yeshiva University. Located in the heart of New York City Yeshiva University is a US News and World Report Top 100 University.

We are research scientists tech builders and entrepreneurs and patientcentered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics Digital Media and Fintech as well as Physician Assistant Studies Nursing Occupational Therapy and SpeechLanguage Pathology.

Katz School faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research and education fostering the creativity collaborative thinking and builder mindset required to take on todays toughest problems. Over the last five years we have launched ten masters and doctoral programs with 92 graduation rates 100 licensure pass rates 95 postgraduation employment in highpaying careers and students and alumni from over 30 countries.

The Katz School is a closeknit community with a big network nestled in the heart of a big city. We are global in reach with faculty and students from across the United States and around the worldand also deeply embedded in New York Citys rich professional and social fabric. With a vibrant campus life and city at our fingertips the Katz School is where bold purposedriven people come to create connect and explore. Read aboutprojectsat Katz.

The mission of Yeshiva University the worlds flagship Jewish university is to educate empower and inspire our students to become the next generation of leaders guided at all times by our core values. We do this through a transformative worldclass and interdisciplinary education that is deep and broad and that cultivates in our students a sense of meaning purpose and drive to make the world a better place for themselves and for future generations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race color age sex national origin disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.


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