Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor

Yeshiva University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated full-time faculty member for their Occupational Therapy program. This role involves teaching, mentoring, and actively engaging in scholarly activities to enhance student learning outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, clinical experience, and a passion for fostering innovation and accountability in education. Join a vibrant community focused on making a significant impact in the field of healthcare education, where your contributions will shape the future of aspiring occupational therapists.

Qualifications

• PhD or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• Experience in teaching within an ACOTE accredited program.
• Expertise in child/adolescent practice or mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills assigned teaching load of 18 credits per year.
• Mentors students and supervises capstone research projects.
• Participates in assessment activities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Clinical Competency

Communication Skills

Educational Methodology

Regulatory Compliance

Microsoft Office Suite

Cultural Competency

Conflict Resolution

Education

PhD or Occupational Therapy Doctoral degree

Tools

Online Learning Management Systems

Job description

Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapy Program Director, the full-time faculty member supports the University in fulfillment of its mission, purpose, and goals. Provides program-specific expertise and is actively engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports University, Campus, and/or departmental goals to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning, workplace, and placement expectations. Provides professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator. Focuses extensively on facilitating student learning associated with the prescribed course and program learning outcomes. Creates an educational environment that fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability. Actively and substantively participates in the assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes. Vigorously upholds a culture of academic integrity.

Position Responsibilities:

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fulfills assigned teaching load of 18 credits per year.
• Participates in and contributes to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous improvement plan as set forth by the University.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process and for individual students.
• Facilitates student learning in accordance with prescribed course and program learning outcomes.
• Regularly contributes to the improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi.
• Follows established protocols for providing timely feedback, academic advising, and assessment of student learning.
• Keeps regular approved office hours (for FT faculty).
• Mentors students and faculty as assigned by the department/program dean/director.
• Supervises students completing capstone research projects.
• Explores scholarly research to improve teaching and instruction.
• Begins to explore cross-disciplinary approaches to instruction.

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES:

• Attends professional development activities each year as agreed upon with the supervisor in the associate development plan.
• Selects a minimum of one of the following activity areas: publishing & writing, acting as contributor to textbooks, presenting at conferences or educational trainings, attending test-writing or accreditation activities, serving on thesis dissertation committee, or other agreed upon professional activity.

OR

• Identifies and applies specialized research or activities related to teaching, assigned teaching area(s), or may contribute to the scholarly community/knowledge of the discipline.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND SERVICE:

• Attends Department, College, and University meetings/councils as arranged/approved by the program director.
• Develops connections within the professional community both inside and outside the University/Occupational Therapy program.
• Contributes/demonstrates ongoing service in at least one of the following areas:
  • Community or Public Service.
  • Profession (member of professional organization).
  • University/Occupational Therapy program.

Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Educational Background:

EDUCATION

• PhD or Occupational Therapy Doctoral degree from an accredited university preferred.
• Should provide a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments, including but not limited to education theory and practice, or current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching, or current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery.

EXPERIENCE

• Two or more years of teaching experience (either adjunct, full, or part-time) in an ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Instructional experience must be at institutions that are Title IV funding eligible.
• Minimum of four years of experience in clinical practice with at least two years of experience in supervising internship students.
• Expertise in the areas of child/adolescent practice, mental health, or research is preferred, with documented experience or certification(s) in area(s) of specialization (preferably pediatrics).

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified by NBCOT (The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) as an OTR (Registered Occupational Therapist) is required.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of New York is required.
• Membership with the American Occupational Therapy Association is required.
• Must meet and maintain the qualifications and standards set forth by any accreditation body that Yeshiva University is accredited by or in the process of obtaining accreditation from, for the area of expertise and expectations of faculty members as outlined in regulatory documents and any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the requirements of the teaching role.
• Experience with online learning management systems to further engage students in the teaching/learning process.

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards.
• Ability to demonstrate clinical competency.
• Ability to maintain academic standards.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough, accurate, and practical knowledge of their field or discipline.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
• Ability to effectively operate related equipment and machines for instructional purposes.
• Ability to manage and work effectively in a highly ethnically and culturally diverse student and associate community.
• Ability to use effective communication skills, both oral and written, including presentations and effective listening skills.
• Ability to use creative facilitation and conflict resolution skills to resolve difficult and sensitive issues.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office products as needed.

Application Instructions:

Please upload a cover letter, CV, and a list of three (3) references.

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $110,000

About Us:

The Katz School of Science and Health, with 1300 master’s and doctoral students, is now the largest graduate school at Yeshiva University. Located in the heart of New York City, Yeshiva University is a US News and World Report Top 100 University.

We are research scientists, tech builders and entrepreneurs, and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology.

Katz School faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research and education, fostering the creativity, collaborative thinking and builder mindset required to take on today’s toughest problems. Over the last five years, we have launched ten master’s and doctoral programs with 92% graduation rates, 100% licensure pass rates, 95% post-graduation employment in high-paying careers, and students and alumni from over 30 countries.

The Katz School is a close-knit community with a big network, nestled in the heart of a big city. We are global in reach, with faculty and students from across the United States and around the world—and also deeply embedded in New York City’s rich professional and social fabric. With a vibrant campus life and city at our fingertips, the Katz School is where bold, purpose-driven people come to create, connect and explore. Read about projects at Katz.

The mission of Yeshiva University — the world’s flagship Jewish university — is to educate, empower and inspire our students to become the next generation of leaders, guided at all times by our core values. We do this through a transformative, world-class, and interdisciplinary education that is deep and broad and that cultivates in our students a sense of meaning, purpose and drive to make the world a better place — for themselves and for future generations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.