University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center: Provost Office: College of Allied Health: Rehabilitation Sciences
Description:
Direct Supervisor: Department Chair
FTE: .8
Titel/Rank: Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy
Primary Location: Oklahoma City, OK
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Teaching:
Description:
Direct Supervisor: Department Chair
FTE: .8
Titel/Rank: Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy
Primary Location: Oklahoma City, OK
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Teaching:
- Teaches in the OTD program, which may include interdisciplinary coursework, using innovative and evidence-based teaching strategies and the use of electronic learning platforms.
- Participate in research/scholarship as defined by the University of Oklahoma and meet ACOTE standards for mentoring students in research and capstone experience projects.
- Maintain a consistent record of research/scholarship dissemination activities to include publications and presentations through local, national, and international opportunities.
- As interested and available, participation in mentoring students in post-professional doctoral thesis or dissertation committees, per OUHSC Graduate College policy.
- Participate in University, College, Department, and Program committees.
- Participate in and supervise clinical service activities that support the mission of the institution.
- Participate in the development of innovative and interprofessional outreach programs.
- Active participation in AOTA, OKOTA, and other professional associations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Occupational Therapist with an earned post-professional doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc DrPH, OTD) or an Occupational Therapist with a Master's degree who is presently enrolled in a post-professional doctoral degree program with completion by 2026.
- Candidate must be licensed in Oklahoma or meet all eligibility requirements for immediate Oklahoma Licensure.
- The successful candidate will contribute to interprofessional teaching and research/scholarship across professional programs in occupational therapy & physical therapy.
- Post professional degree completed (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DrPH, OTD).
- Experience with promoting social justice, eliminating health disparities, or building an inclusive environment for all.
- Contemporary knowledge in the Occupational Therapy Framework and OT theories & practice models.
- 3-5 Years of teaching experience in an academic setting.
- 3-5 Years of clinical experience.
- Experience with educational training grants.
- Evidence of research/scholarly contributions to the profession (i.e., presentations and/or publications at local, state, or national level).
- Educational, clinical, or research experience in pediatrics across diverse practice settings (e.g., hospital, schools, early intervention), assistive technology, and leadership/ management.
- Record of involvement with professional associations.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills through engagement and reflection.
- Experience with distance technology and learning management platforms.
- Strong computer skills and openness to new technologies.