Assistant Professor, Clinical

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a non-tenure track faculty member for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program in Atlanta, Georgia. This position involves delivering classroom and clinical instruction, engaging in student advisement, and participating in professional development. A Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and two years of clinical experience in related fields are required. This role offers a salary range of $82,000 to $85,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of Occupational therapy clinical experience in adult, physical disability, assistive technology, and/or community practice.
• Graduate teaching experience in an OTD program in Gross Anatomy with Cadaver, Functional Anatomy, and/or community practice is highly desirable.
• Certification as an Occupational Therapist by NBCOT, and eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct instruction in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Engage in indirect teaching activities such as student selection and advisement.
• Manage teaching assignments in alignment with the workload expectations.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Organizational proficiency

Technological proficiency

Education

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position Description

• Deliver direct instruction in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, as well as hold office hours as assigned.
• Utilize both online and traditional teaching methods.
• Engage in indirect teaching activities such as student selection, advisement, recruitment, and retention for the OTD program.
• Participate in professional development activities, including seminars and workshops, to stay current with occupational therapy practices.
• Manage teaching assignments in alignment with the workload expectations of a non-tenure track faculty member within the Department and College.
• Adhere to University, College, and Department policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development of the program curriculum.
• Assess student performance, maintain accurate records of progress, and submit final grade rosters following program and university guidelines.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Chair of the OT department.

Required Experience

• Minimum two years of Occupational therapy clinical experience in adult, physical disability, assistive technology, and/or community practice.

Required Education

Doctorate in Occupational Therapy towards the end of a doctoral program at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

Graduate teaching experience in an OTD program in Gross Anatomy with Cadaver, Functional Anatomy, and/or community practice is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong oral and written communication skills, along with organizational and technological proficiency.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Certification as an Occupational Therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), and eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Georgia at the time of appointment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Salary

$82,000-85,000

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.