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Assistant Professor of Clinical - Occupational Therapy
LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Application
Details
Posted: 13-Jan-23
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Categories:
Faculty
Preferred Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: 00053723
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC), New Orleans invites applications for a 12-month, clinical-track Assistant Professor position. Major responsibilities include teaching didactic material, facilitating integrative clinical experiences through case-based, individual, and group learning experiences, and mentoring students through their capstone experience. Opportunities include teaching in areas of expertise, with particular needs in mental health, geriatrics, and community-based occupational therapy content, and practicing in the Department of Occupational Therapy’s Clinic. In conjunction with the school’s mission, scholarly activity and service are also required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Earned doctorate in OT or a related field (Ph.D., post-professional OTD, or the like) from a regionally accredited school • Holds or is eligible for Louisiana licensure • Has a minimum of 3 years’ practice experience as an OT
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT The Department of Occupational Therapy at LSUHSC, New Orleans offers a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree program. Twenty-seven months are needed to complete a total of 91 semester hours of coursework on campus at the Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, and off campus at practice sites within and out of the state. Included in these 91 semester hours are six months of full-time fieldwork.
Located in New Orleans, LSUHSC is a leader in providing research, academic, and clinical education within the Schools of Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health, Medicine, and Graduate Studies. New Orleans is a dynamic international city that has been ranked as a top ten city for relocation by Forbes and for best places to live and work for young professionals by Next Generation Consulting.
LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Position Details
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education
Doctorate
Discipline
Occupational Therapy or a related field
Certifications/Licenses Required
Holds or is eligible for Louisiana occupational therapy licensure
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job
Has a minimum of 3 years’ practice experience as an Occupational Therapist
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education
Doctorate
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job
Prior teaching and research experience
Apply at LSUHSC Careers Website: https://lsuhsc.peopleadmin.com/postings/12703
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC), New Orleans offers a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree program. Twenty-seven months are needed to complete a total of 91 semester hours of coursework on campus at the Health Sciences Center in New Orleans, and off campus at practice sites within and out of the state. Included in these 91 semester hours are six months of full-time fieldwork.
Located in New Orleans, LSUHSC is a leader in providing research, academic, and clinical education within the Schools of Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing, Public Health, Medicine, and Graduate Studies. New Orleans is a dynamic international city that has been ranked as a top ten city for relocation by Forbes and for best places to live and work for young professionals by Next Generation Consulting.
