Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine (Occupational Therapy) at the C[...]

Davita Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Occupational Therapy. This role involves teaching and research responsibilities across its Master of Science and doctoral programs. Candidates must hold a research doctorate and have relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• NBCOT board certified and licensed to practice in New York.
• Experience in adult neurorehabilitation preferred.
• Record of scholarship and established research agenda.

Responsibilities

• Teach and conduct research in the entry-level MS and post-professional doctoral programs.
• Collaborate with faculty from related departments.

Skills

Clinical experience

Course direction

Research agenda development

Education

Earned research doctorate (PhD, EdD, ScD)

Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

Columbia University's Programs in Occupational Therapy invite applicants for a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment. This position encompasses teaching and research in both the entry-level MS occupational therapy program and in the post-professional doctoral programs. Close collaboration with other faculty within the department and with faculty in related departments is expected. Applicants are expected to have or to develop a research agenda.

Columbia University's Programs in Occupational Therapy are part of the College of Physicians and Surgeons and is located in upper Manhattan. Housed in the Columbia University Medical Center and first established as a degree granting program in 1941, the programs consist of an entry level Master of Science program; a dual degree program with the Mailman School of Public Health; a Post-Professional OTD with an emphasis on cognition; and a Doctor of Education program in Movement Science and Occupational Therapy which is in collaboration with the Department of Biobehavioral Sciences of Teachers College. The faculty of the programs are highly recognized for their educational and research contributions, and are renowned nationally and internationally.

Questions regarding the job posting should be directed to Dr. Phyllis Simon at [e-mail].

Minimum qualifications

Applicants should have an earned research doctorate (PhD, EdD, ScD), be NBCOT board certified, and be licensed to practice or eligible for license to practice in the State of New York. Individuals with a Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy will also be considered. Clinical experience, as well as experience serving as a course director, is expected.

Preferred qualifications

In addition to the above, a doctoral degree specializing in the movement sciences, motor learning and/or motor control, a proven record of scholarship, and an established research agenda in adult neurorehabilitation are all preferred.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.