Tarleton State University

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track of Occupational Therapy Program, Adult Rehabilitation Assistive TechnologyAgency

Tarleton State University

Department

College of Health & Service Professions

Proposed Minimum Salary

$8,857.14 monthly

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University invites applications from individuals with a passion for working with rural and/or underserved communities and the desire to advance the role of occupational therapy in traditional and emerging settings for an Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track position for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program. This is a 10.5-month appointment located on Tarleton's main campus in Stephenville, Texas. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. Requires the ability to teach and/or work remotely at the University’s discretion.

Tarleton State has applied for accreditation with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The program must be granted Candidacy Status, have a pre-accreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the Occupational Therapists administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

Responsibilities: 

The Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure - Track of Occupational Therapy Program with a focus on Adult Rehabilitation Assistive Technology will:

• Develop assistive technology and accessibility curriculum for the adult population following ACOTE guidelines and teach graduate students using transformative learning models
• Maintain and monitor assistive technology lab space
• Participate in curriculum design, program evaluation, accreditation responsibilities, and holistic application review
• Serve on the admissions committee for the new program, including facilitating outreach and awareness in the community
• Participate in interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary curriculum planning
• Mentor doctoral-level graduate students in community settings and collaborate to create new, innovative opportunities within the rural community
• Mentor doctoral-level graduate capstone projects
• Demonstrate a commitment to building an accessible scholarly environment
• Must take an active role in accreditation-related tasks and other institutional service activities
• 60% Teaching and Service: Develop, implement, and review effective teaching/learning processes, incorporating appropriate methodology, technology, and other tools; Remain current in discipline and update course content when appropriate to reflect current levels of student knowledge in the discipline; Develop a system for ongoing evaluation of both teaching and learning, including expectations of student competency and student learning outcomes; Work in partnership with immediate supervisor through a formal system of evaluation of instruction to identify strengths and weaknesses and identify professional development activities to improve student learning. May be required to teach at other campuses or online. Maintain appropriate schedule of office hours for student access and inquiry; Work in partnership with student success personnel on student advising and orientation. Participate in institutional service roles such as but not limited to, college committees, club sponsorship, advisory committees, student/faculty recruitment, and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
• 40% Research: Scholarship, and Creative Activity: Demonstrate a record of ongoing research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to your academic discipline.

Required Education and Experience:

• Completed doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting body required (or equivalent)
• Must have an active Texas state license (or be license eligible) as an Occupational Therapist and possess an initial NBCOT certification
• Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience with adult populations
• Rank will be determined by reviewing the faculty member’s record of years of experience and professional achievements in teaching, service, and research consistent with the Texas A&M system guidance.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous teaching experience for an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy education program. However, Occupational Therapists new to academia are encouraged to apply. They will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment with active and supportive mentoring and faculty development training.
• Experience in rural care and/or underserved populations
• Record of scholarly activities/research line and maintenance of credentials
• Evidence in responsiveness to current trends in occupational therapy practice and/or education and evidence of professional service at the local, state, and/or national level

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability in the discipline and showing clear promise of teaching excellence as evidenced in evaluation by peers, department head, and college dean. Documented yearly progress of professional achievement in teaching and service.

Documents required:

Completed online application

Cover letter

Resume/CV

Three professional references with complete contact information

Unofficial transcripts

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution before a letter of appointment is issued.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.