Assistant Clinical Professor, Occupational Therapy

Job Description

Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• Position is located in Phoenix Arizona.

About the Department/College

The Department of Occupational Therapy is located on NAU's Phoenix Bioscience Core campus, where students have access to cutting edge technology, facilities, and labs. The department offers the Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree in a Traditional or Hybrid path, preparing students to work with clients across all stages of life in a wide range of settings. This accredited degree is the only public and non-profit graduate program in the Southwest United States.

About the Position

Northern Arizona University's entry-level doctoral Occupational Therapy (OT) Program, located in the downtown Phoenix Bioscience Core Campus, invites doctorally prepared candidates to apply to full-time, 9 month clinical faculty appointments available that align with their expertise. The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include teaching traditional or hybrid courses related to one or more of the following topics: occupational therapy theory and practice models, occupational therapy foundations of practice, the occupational therapy process across the lifespan, and other specialized topics aligned with program needs. This position is for the hybrid pathway with preferred experience in pediatrics. The hybrid pathway includes online learning as well as in-person labs 8 weekends per semester. In addition, clinical faculty will engage in student advisement, applied scholarly activities, professional service, and additional duties that support the program's mission and growth.

Responsibilities Include

• Engage in ongoing productive communication with faculty and department chair.
• Teach and co-teach courses ensuring adherence to program goals, mission, vision and Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) standards.
• Exemplify and promote the curriculum's mission and learning outcomes through the delivery of the curriculum.
• Participate in formulating and implementing the department's strategic plan in alignment with the college and university.
• Participate in department wide accreditation requirements and renewals.
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards of conduct.
• Maintain current professional certification, licensure requirements, and membership in professional associations.
• Maintain professional practice knowledge base and clinical expertise needed to help learners prepare for contemporary occupational therapy practice.
• Use current research findings and scholarly works to improve OT education and practice.
• Promote professionalism by modeling and encouraging professional behaviors inside and outside the educational setting.
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams to support program initiatives, student success, and community engagement.
• Mentor students in academic, professional, and research endeavors to enhance their preparation for OT careers.
• Complete all required faculty role functions in a timely manner to meet NAU standards for teaching, scholarship and service.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Department Chair.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years or more of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Eligible for OT licensure in Arizona.
• An earned doctoral degree in OT or related field from an institution regionally accredited by the USDE.
• Is able to broadly explain an introductory scholarship agenda.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Certification.
• Clinical expertise in one or multiple of the following areas: pediatrics, functional anatomy / neuroscience, adult rehabilitation, geriatric practice, upper extremity.
• Record of effective teaching and advising at the university level.
• Record of effective fieldwork supervision, capstone mentoring, and/or other student mentoring.
• Record of sustained professional service and professional leadership.
• Experience with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
• Significant scholarly or creative work and/or professional achievements in area of specialization.
• Certified practice-related specialization as recognized by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) or other nationally recognized certification process.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the needs related to public education.
• Knowledge of learning management system.
• Knowledge of instructional design, effective pedagogy, team teaching, and innovative learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in traditional and hybrid classroom environments.
• Knowledge of online course development and delivery.
• Knowledge of current trends in higher education and demographic trends.
• Knowledge of strategic planning, budget development, fiscal planning, and management techniques.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory and leadership practices.

Skills

• Program development skills.
• Effective leadership and active listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Abilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Facilitates learning in multiple modalities.
• Offers content courses to augment department curriculum at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Teaches a wide variety of courses.
• Advocates for faculty, staff, and students in the department.
• Recruits, advises, and mentors undergraduate or graduate students.
• Teaches and works effectively with members at all levels of the University.
• Engages with and leads collaborative multi- and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Works in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students.
• Organizes and coordinates others in developing, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-term goals, standards, curriculum, and programs.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.