Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor 10 month, Occupational Therapy

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo, a major research university, invites applications for a 10-month Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy. The department emphasizes teaching, scholarship, and service with ongoing program development and accreditation history.

The successful candidate will contribute to UB SPHHP's teaching, research, and service missions, bringing knowledge of higher education and clinical practice, plus strong communication skills, to support a competitive OT

Qualifications

• Post-professional doctoral degree in related field (OT/OTD/PhD).
• Licensed OT eligible for New York licensure.
• Knowledge of higher education and contemporary clinical practice.
• Research experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in UB’s Occupational Therapy BS/MS program (up to 12 credits per semester).
• Mentoring OT student research groups and advising students.
• Contributing to curriculum quality improvement.
• Serve in teaching, service, and scholarly activities; pursue professional growth.

Skills

OT licensure eligibility

Higher education knowledge

Research experience

Communication skills

Education

Post-professional doctoral degree

PhD or equivalent highly preferred

Job description

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor 10 month, Occupational Therapy

The Department of Rehabilitation Science in the School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP) is recruiting one 10-month, state-funded, Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor.

Responsibilities include:

• Teaching in UB’s Occupational Therapy BS/MS program (typical teaching load up to 12 credit hours per semester depending on amount of scholarship and service)
• Contributing to all programs within Occupational Therapy and the Department of Rehabilitation Science
• Mentoring OT student research groups-advising students
• Contributing to ongoing curriculum quality improvement
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching, service, and scholarly activities; work towards professional growth to achieve excellence throughout academic career

The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching, scholarship and service mission of the program. Knowledge of higher education and contemporary clinical practice are essential along with research experience and excellent communication skills.

Department, School, and University:

The Department of Rehabilitation Science at UB has a longstanding history of excellence in clinical education in programs leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy, the BS/MS in Occupational Therapy, and the PhD in Rehabilitation Science, with a post professional OTD program in development. The PT and OT entry-level programs have enjoyed continuous accreditation for more than 70 years. The OT program is highly competitive with a class-size of approximately 40-50 students, and received a full 10-year accreditation from ACOTE in 2017. For more information on the SPHHP Department of Rehabilitation Science, please visit: http://sphhp.buffalo.edu/rehabilitation-science.html

UB SPHHP is one of the only schools in the country to include both public health and health professions, providing unique opportunities for collaboration amongst students and faculty. For more information on UB SPHHP, please visit: http://sphhp.buffalo.edu

The University at Buffalo is the State University of New York’s largest and most comprehensive research-intensive university and is its primary center for professional education and training. We are Middle States Commission on Higher Education accredited and a member of the Association of American Universities. UB provides a rich environment for collaborative and transdisciplinary research with faculty within the SPHHP and at other schools located in the Academic Health Center (Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing).

Environment:

Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State and is located on the shores of Lake Erie, upriver of the majestic Niagara Falls. Buffalo – the City of Good Neighbors – is undergoing a renaissance with a rapidly growing economy, vital academic health sciences center, and affordable cost of living. The Western New York educational system is excellent. Buffalo-Niagara is a region of 1.2 million people, world-class art galleries and museums, a comprehensive city-wide system of parks and green space, a vibrant theater and music community, and major and minor league sports teams.

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The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-professional doctoral degree in related field (for example and not limited to: OTD , EdD, PhD)
• Licensed OT eligible for New York licensure
• Knowledge of higher education and contemporary clinical practice
• Research experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent highly preferred
• Expertise working with adults with physical, cognitive, and/or mental health challenges

Executive Position

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range $70,000 - $90,000

Additional Salary Information

Additional Salary Information Annual salary commensurate with qualification and rank of appointment.

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus South Campus

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Name Janice Tona

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Pronouns she/her

Contact's Title

Contact's Title OT Program Director

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].