Professor, Occupational Therapy
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Professor Occupational Therapy
School of Health Sciences
St. Edwards University a nationally ranked independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) invites applications for a Full time 9 position to develop curriculum and teach in the Department of Occupational Therapy beginning August 2025 St. Edwards is characterized by its commitment to the Holy Cross educational mission of educating the hearts and minds of a diverse student body deeply committed to social justice. The successful candidate is responsible for planning developing and teaching the curriculum helping to establish fieldwork and capstone sites and working with the program director to assist in the development of the program. Additional responsibilities include assisting with recruitment and admissions processes; advising students; developing coursework providing service to the department college and community as strategically planned and appointed; participating in scholarly endeavors and other duties as assigned by the OT Program Director. St. Edwards University embraces excellence through diversity and especially encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented racial ethnic sexual and gender minority groups. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to supporting a diverse student body.
For consideration we are seeking candidates who meet the following criteria:
Full-time core faculty teaching in OTD programs must hold a doctoral degree awarded by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body. The doctoral degree is not limited to a doctorate in occupational therapy.
Must be licensed as an occupational therapist in Texas.
A minimum of 1 year of full-time teaching experience at the college/university level.
A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
Experience in scholarly activity preferred.
Essential Responsibilities Include: Candidates should have the interest and ability or p potential to teach various undergraduate courses and support a diverse student body.
Responsible for regulatory and policy compliance as it applies to the position.
Communicates between the academic institution and clinical Education Sites
Assist in the recruitment of clinical educational experiences and helps the program maintain relationships with existing sites
Communicates with appropriate stakeholders (e.g. clinical education sites/facilities faculty and students) to maintain current with policies and practices of the educational program the clinical education sites and any potential health care changes affecting clinical practice and education
Advises and provides guidance and support as required to problem solve and discuss pertinent issues with students.
There may be additional support requested over summer semesters as needed
Other duties as assigned trained and qualified to do.
The University offers an excellent TOTAL REWARDS package! An overview of St.
Edwards University employee benefits is available at; & Rx Coverage BlueCross and BlueShield (HSA & FSA Available)
Dental MetLife Dental
Vision MetLife Vision Plan
Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave
Retirement Plan (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%
Tuition Benefits
Paid Holidays
Services & Discounts
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should apply online at . Application packages
should include a cover letter curriculum vitae names and contact information for three
references as well as a statement describing your approach to teaching and your approach to
working on clinical and capstone projects with graduate students.
In addition all applications must include a statement on how they would integrate the Universitys Holy Cross mission into their work. Your Mission Integration statement should be included as a separate document.
Mission Integration Statement Prompt:
St. Edwards was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural religious educational and economic backgrounds. In support of the mission the different backgrounds of St. Edwards students faculty and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences life experiences unique capabilities and innovative talent our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edwards honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects the dignity and worth of each person and stresses the obligation of all people to pursue a more just world.
While serving as a faculty member at St. Edwards University how would your individual differences life experiences and unique capabilities contribute to the mission as described above Describe how your prior work aligns with the universitys mission.
ABOUT ST. EDWARDS UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross St. Edwards University is a private Catholic liberal arts institution of approximately 2500 undergraduate and 500 graduate students located in Austin Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edwards community as the university increases its global engagement to educate students about the opportunities and challenges of a 21st-century world. SEU is a diverse community that appreciates faculty and students from all backgrounds. Consistent with its Holy Cross heritage the university is strongly committed to diversity and global initiatives. More information about St. Edwards University may be found at .
Commitment to the Holy Cross Mission
St. Edwards University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures equity respect inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race color national origin age gender religion sexual orientation and gender identity socio-economic background or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community. For more information on our commitment to diversity please visit our website
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Edwards University as an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws
regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national
origin age marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability
religion or veteran status in employment educational programs and activities and admissions.
We require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for employment and we are not offering
visa sponsorship at this time.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check is required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this
position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
