Assistant Professor Instruction - Occupational Therapy

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
UTMB opened in 1891 as the nation’s first public medical school and hospital under unified leadership. What began as one hospital and medical school building in Galveston is now a major academic health sciences center of global influence, with medical, nursing, health professions and graduate biomedical schools; a world-renowned research enterprise; and a growing, comprehensive health system with hospitals on four campuses and a network of clinics.

The UTMB School of Health Professions
For over a century, UTMB has dedicated its efforts toward improving people’s health in Texas and beyond. In addition to designing and implementing innovative ways to deliver instruction to students at distant locations, the school continuously explores opportunities to expand its program offerings and interprofessional learning. The UTMB School of Health Professionals offers certifications, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral health profession programs. In addition to classroom lectures, our programs offer clinical training opportunities in a variety of settings to ensure our students have exposure to a multitude of professional opportunities.

The UTMB Department of Occupational Therapy
The mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy is to foster a community of educators, scholars, evidence-based practitioners, and leaders in the profession of occupational therapy who will generate, apply, and disseminate innovative knowledge about participation in everyday life for individuals, groups, and populations.

Occupational Therapy Faculty Opportunities - The University of Texas Medical Branch actively seeks multiple faculty for the Department of Occupational Therapy. The department has been approved to offer an Additional Location hybrid education program at Laredo, TX. Areas of expertise sought are Research methods, Theory, Mental Health, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, and Adult rehabilitation.  Experience in developing a hybrid curriculum will be valued.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct and publish research.
• Scholarly work.
• Collaborate with UTMB researchers and obtain intramural and/or external funding for research or training programs.
• Teaching SHP courses.
• Advise and mentor students in the OTD program.
• Serve on department, school, and university level committees.
• Guide students on research/capstone projects.
• Serve on thesis and dissertation committees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An academic doctorate such as a PhD in occupational therapy or a foundational discipline related to occupational therapy, such as psychology, rehabilitation sciences, movement sciences, or another related discipline, is preferred. Post-professional doctorates, such as OTDs, DHSc, DrPH, or DSc, are also invited to apply.
• Eligible for appointment at the rank of a Professor depending on experience in academia.  
• An occupational therapist (OT) eligible for licensure in the state of Texas.
• Demonstrated ability to secure research funding.
   

These qualifications include all of the following:

• is an occupational therapist who holds an active, unrestricted OT license in any United States jurisdiction and Texas.
• holds the rank of a professor or eligible for the rank of a professor.
• has a minimum of 6 years of full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a core faculty member in an ACOTE accredited entry-level occupational therapy program.
• Clinical experience in the research area of interest is preferred.
• has experience in teaching, scholarship and service.
• has strong research skills.
• has record of/evidence of ability to secure research funding.
• excellent communication skills including the ability to resolve conflict and transparency.

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.