Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Hofstra University
Application
Details
Posted: 19-Oct-23
Location: Hempstead, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Categories:
Faculty
Required Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: 896760
Hofstra University’s School of Health Professions and Human Services, Department of Allied Health and Kinesiology, is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. This position is anticipated to begin Fall 2024.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, teaching and maintaining curriculum in areas of expertise as determined by the Program Director, serve as academic advisor or students, engage in scholarly activity, e.g., contribute to scholarship through research, presentations and/or publications, grants, and mentorship of student research; maintain currency in the academic discipline through continuing study, research, and/or participation in professional activities, and positively contributing to committee service within the program, department, university, and the profession. Faculty report directly to the Occupational Therapy Program Director.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful candidates for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy will possess the following:
An earned advanced degree (e.g., OTD, EdD, PhD, ScD).
Certified by NBCOT.
Eligible for licensure in the State of New York.
Have a minimum of three years’ experience in occupational therapy practice.
A commitment to academic excellence and the ability to work effectively with faculty, students and colleagues is expected, as well as fostering an educational environment that is conducive to learning, respect, integrity, teamwork and professionalism.
Successful candidates will have demonstrated a commitment to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion in an educational environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated teaching experience with content expertise in research, assistive technology, and science coursework is preferred.
Names and contact information for three references (full letters will be requested of finalists)
Salary and benefits are highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
Hofstra University is the largest, private, liberal arts institution on Long Island, NY. It is located 25 miles east of Manhattan and includes the following schools: Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Frank G. Zarb School of Business; Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine; Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies; The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication; School of Education; School of Health Professions and Human Services; Maurice A. Deane School of Law; and Honors College. There are about 500 full-time faculty members, approximately 6,900 full-time and part-time undergraduates, 2,900 graduate students, 800 law students, and 350 medical students. For more information about the University please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/home/index.html.
