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The Department of Occupational Therapy at Methodist University seeks highly qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track appointment to begin in 2021. The position includes teaching graduate level occupational therapy courses, with priority selection given to those applicants with expertise in multiple areas of occupational therapy practice, to include: mental health, cognitive rehabilitation, and/or assistive technology. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the successful candidates will be expected to provide service to the University as well as to the community and develop an agenda relative to research and/or scholarly activity.
Applications:
Review of applications will begin Dec 1, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. Completion of the search is dependent upon available funding at the time of hire. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, and concise equity and diversity statement about teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population.
For inquiries, contact Meredith Gronski, OTD, OTR/L, OT Department Chair, 910-480-8594 or mgronski@methodist.edu.
Methodist University reserves the right to authenticate academic and professional credentials and to consult public records prior to extending offers of employment.
Doctorate in occupational therapy or related field (enrollment in a terminal degree program may be considered if completion is expected before June 2021) with evidence of scholarly activity. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers to develop, facilitate, assess, and document learning in doctoral-level OT students. Appointment at the Assistant/Associate level is possible based upon qualifications.
The successful applicant will possess and maintain a thorough understanding and knowledge of evidence-based inquiry and application as it applies to the professional education of occupational therapists and contemporary clinical practice. National registration through NBCOT and be licensed (or eligible) through the State of North Carolina as an occupational therapist is required. Minimum of three years’ prior experience working full-time as an occupational therapist is required. Special consideration will be given to applicants with teaching and scholarly experiences that align with the Methodist University commitment to fostering equity and inclusion in all of our university practices.
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Additional Salary Information: Commensurate with degree and experience
About Methodist University
The University today serves approximately 2,300 students—1,700 in the day program, 300 in Methodist University at Night, and 300 in graduate programs. The student/faculty ratio is 12:1. Average class size is around 15 students. The student body includes persons of diverse ages and nationalities, representing 40 states, the District of Columbia, and 77 foreign countries. Approximately 40% of our students come from out of state. Almost $24 million of institutional scholarships and grants were awarded to our students last year.
Today the University offers bachelor's degrees in over 80 fields of study (majors and concentrations) including communications, justice studies, business administration, education, and social work. New majors, minors, and concentrations recently added include engineering, entrepreneurship, applied forensic science, graphic design, and applied communiation. The University offers six graduate degree programs: the Master of Medical Science in physician assistant studies; the Master of Business Administration in organizational management; the Master of Justice Administration; the Master of Education in literacy, special education, physical education, or coaching a...nd athletic administration; the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); and in the Fall of 2018, the University enrolled its first cohort of students in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.
The 617-acre campus includes 50 buildings, an 18-hole golf course, football/track facility, baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, outdoor volleyball and basketball courts, and an amphitheater. The city of Fayetteville is North Carolina's fourth largest metropolitan area and is home to over 250,000 people, arena league football, minor league hockey and baseball teams, and numerous cultural and entertainment facilities.
