Occupational Therapy Professor - Teaching & Fieldwork

American International College; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American International College in Springfield, MA invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy. The position is a full-time faculty appointment in the OT program, located on campus.

We seek candidates with an MSOT and a possible doctoral degree; applicants should have clinical OT experience, readiness to teach across courses, and to supervise fieldwork. Commitment to diversity and interprofessional education is valued.

Qualifications

• MSOT degree required; Doctorate in OT (OTD or PhD) or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical experience across the lifespan with experience in neurology preferred.
• At least 3 years of professional practice experience as an OT in area of teaching responsibilities (pediatrics and or neurology).
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed as an OT in the State of Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Teach required course load each semester (up to 15 credits per semester).
• Advise up to 15-20 students.
• Scholarship work in area of teaching responsibility/clinical expertise.
• Collaborate with Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to find/supervise Level I Fieldwork experiences.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice in area of clinical expertise.
• Participate in departmental committees and required activities.
• Collaboration with the Program Director on assigned duties involved in maintaining college accreditation (NECHE) and specialized program accreditation (ACOTE).
• Maintenance of professional and specialized clinical credentials.

Skills

Instructional excellence

Interprofessional collaboration

Student advisement

Curriculum development

Education

MSOT degree

OTD/PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CANVAS

Job description

American International College in Springfield, MA invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy. The position is a full-time faculty appointment in the OT program, located on campus.

We seek candidates with an MSOT and a possible doctoral degree; applicants should have clinical OT experience, readiness to teach across courses, and to supervise fieldwork. Commitment to diversity and interprofessional education is valued.