Assistant Clinical Professor of Occupational Therapy

Hiring Department

Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Occupational Therapy
College of Health Sciences
University of Missouri – Columbia

Job Description

The College of Health Sciences – Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri (MU) – Columbia invites applications for a full-time, NTT, Assistant Clinical Professor position. This position will support ongoing funded research projects, help support grant applications, and teaching in the entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program. Teaching responsibility for this position will include teaching courses in the occupational therapy curriculum relevant to the individual’s area of clinical experience and/or research interest/expertise. This position is grant funded. Employment is contingent upon available grant funding.

About the Department/Program

Our vision: We envision that the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri will be a globally renowned leader in occupational therapy exemplified by innovation and excellence in clinical education, service, practice and scholarship.

Our mission: The mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri is to improve the health and well-being of society by assisting people to optimize their participation in everyday life occupations. We achieve this mission through the integration of:

• our professional education of clinically innovative occupational therapy practitioners prepared to meet the dynamic occupational needs of people and communities across the lifespan;
• our steadfast commitment to service to our community and our profession; our evidence-based practice; and our commitment to scholarship, discovery and clinical research to advance our profession.

Qualifications

The minimum qualification for this position is a PhD or equivalent research training in a field relevant to occupational therapy.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Prior experience with publication and grant writing
• Prior experience with teaching

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the applicant. The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000, dependent upon the rank of the position offered.

Application Materials

Please submit your application online through the University of Missouri website at: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job Opening 58723). Your application should include:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Cover letter

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For questions about the position, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Timothy J. Wolf, at 573-882-8403.

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.