Job Description
Date Posted: 07-JAN-2019
Job Title: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
PIN Number: #23646
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: FACULTY
Description: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Department of Occupational Therapy invites applicants to apply for a tenure track, full-time 12-month Assistant Professor faculty position to contribute to UTHSC?s research, teaching and service missions. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Primary teaching responsibilities include area(s) of mental health, healthcare management, and physical dysfunction, advising students, conducting original research, mentoring student research, performing university and community service, overseeing the admissions process, and engaging in curriculum development and evaluation.
Required qualifications:
1. An earned Degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT or OTD)
2. Earned terminal Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution (PhD, EdD, etc.)
3. Credentialed by NBCOT and licensed Occupational Therapist and eligible for OT licensure in the state of Tennessee
4. A minimum of 3 years of occupational therapy clinical experience in the course content area of mental health
5. At least 3 years of full-time teaching experience in a post-baccalaureate or graduate program with ACOTE accreditation
6. Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications
7. Administrative experience including, but not limited to, admissions process, and curriculum development and evaluation
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the applicant having outstanding promise for teaching excellence, preference will be given to applicants that can demonstrate a promising or distinguished record of scholarly accomplishments related to peer-reviewed publications and the pursuit or extramural funding. An interest to participate in clinical practice is also preferred.
Qualified candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity.
Interested candidates should submit, electronically or by regular mail, a letter of intent including Pin#, curriculum vitae and contact information for three references to:
Dr. Orli Weisser-Pike, OTD, OTR/L,
Search Committee Chair
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Department of Occupational Therapy
oweisser@uthsc.edu
Questions about the position are welcomed by Anne H. Zachry, PhD, OTR/L, MOT Chair by phone (901-448-2228) or email (azachry@uthsc.edu) 930 Madison Avenue, Suite 616, Memphis, Tn 38163.
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 920 Madison Avenue, Suite 420, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, telephone 901-448-7382 (V/TTY available). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.