"Assistant/Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy"

Job Summary

Job ID 293589

Position # 20005466

The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. This position supports the Occupational Therapy program through effective course development and instruction, mentorship of graduate students, and ongoing professional development. Responsibilities include conducting and collaborating on scholarly activities with dissemination of results, and providing service through committee participation and academic advising.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 70%

Teaching assignments include course design and delivery, use of on-line platforms and other instructional technology, mentoring, supervision of graduate students on research projects, and student success activities.
Professional development to remain current in teaching content and best practices.

Scholarship - 20%

Involvement in research and scholarly activities as principal investigator or co-investigator.
Collaboration on research and scholarly activities in the Department of Occupational Therapy, in CAHS, and within the University as well as external institutions (with permission of OT Department Chair).
Dissemination of scholarly work via publications and presentations.

Service - 10%

Involvement in committees and task groups within the department, college, university and/or profession.
Academic advising for assigned MHS OT students.

Required Qualifications

Earned doctoral degree.

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy License or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in the state of Georgia.

NBCOT certified.

Assistant Professor- early-level career as a faculty member 0-4 years experience in related field.

Associate Professor- mid-level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years clinical experience as an occupational therapist.

Experience in community-based practice, school-based practice, assistive technology or research preferred.

Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website.

College/Department Information

The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University trains and educates today's health care professionals: the therapists, technicians, administrators, managers and assistants who are the backbone of our country's health care workforce.

As the nation's population ages and increasingly struggles with chronic disease and disability, as well as health care reform, our mission of educating premier health care professionals has never been more vital. We stay on the leading edge of national trends and advances in science, technology, and professionalism. In just the last decade, we have expanded our graduate programs nearly 250 percent, bolstered our clinical mission, and multiplied our research initiatives threefold. Our students enjoy clinical opportunities across Georgia. We were an early proponent of interdisciplinary and distance education, and we continue to lead the way with our innovative programs.

Location

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912