"Open Rank Faculty, Educator - SHRP Occupational Therapy"

The Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s School of Health Related Professions is seeking a full-time faculty member to join our dedicated team. Candidates should have a desire to engage in teaching, scholarship, and service for the Department of Occupational Therapy as well as the profession at large; however, the emphasis for this faculty position will be teaching in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program. We are looking for individuals to teach across all areas of the curriculum, and serve as a student research and capstone advisor.

About the Department: Founded in 1985, the mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy at UMMC is to serve the residents of Mississippi through the provision of competent occupational therapists who offer holistic, client-centered, evidence-based care that is grounded in occupational performance. These therapists shall exemplify professionalism, leadership skills, and a desire for lifelong learning in order to meet the expanding societal needs found in dynamic and diverse practice settings across populations. The doctoral level occupational therapy program accepts 40 students per cohort each summer, and the in-person curriculum requires nine semesters of full-time study, including three full-time experiential learning courses (i.e., two 12-week courses and one 14-week course). The entry-level program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor

Department: School of Health Related Professions, Department of Occupational Therapy

Location: University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS

Position Type: Full-time

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled in post-professional degree or interest in enrolling in post-professional degree (i.e., PhD, OTD, EdD, DHSc, DSc, ScD).
• Current Mississippi occupational therapy license or eligibility for license
• Current professional memberships at national and state level (e.g., AOTA, MSOTA)
• Minimum five years of clinical experience, including fieldwork supervision
• Demonstrates outstanding professionalism (e.g., organization, communication, collegiality)

Other Desirable Qualifications:

• Classroom teaching experience and/or other instructional experience
• Experience with online learning environments (e.g., Canvas; Blackboard)
• Leadership and/or management experience
• Record of scholarship (e.g., research, professional presentations, publications)
• Ability to mentor and coordinate people or programs

This position will be onsite at the main UMMC campus in Jackson, MS. Rank and salary depends on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits package included.

Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Megan Ladner, Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, mladner2@umc.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. WorkDay Link: Apply Now