Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, CONHS

at Lewis University in Romeoville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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Position Details
Position Title 
 Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, CONHS
Position Status 
 Full-time
Tenure 
 Tenure Track
Rank 
 Assistant Professor

Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary 
 Full-time, tenure track faculty member in the MS Occupational Therapy Program in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Responsibilities 
 Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the mission in a Catholic and Lasallian higher education community.

-Teach courses in areas of documented expertise, as required by the program (Mental Health, CHT, Pediatrics)
-Maintain expertise by participating in scholarship (e.g., scholarship of application, scholarship of teaching and learning) as defined by ACOTE
-Participate in program evaluation
-Attend departmental meetings, graduation ceremonies, and other college meetings or events, as required.
-Foster an educational environment that is supportive of the Lasallian Mission.
-Act as a Preceptor for Level I Fieldwork
-Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director of the MSOT program.
Minimum Qualifications 
 An earned doctorate (OTD, DrOT, EdD, PhD) from an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body; minimum of three years documented clinical practice as an occupational therapist with a demonstrated knowledge of current occupational therapy practice; a current and valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation; superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills needed for working with diverse stakeholders on and off campus. Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in the State of Illinois and have initial NBCOT certification. Applicant should be proficient with computer technology and possess strong organization skills.
Preferred Qualifications 
 Evidence of teaching and/or curriculum development experience and effectiveness.
Essential Duties
Work hours  
 Full-time beginning 7/1/25

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 
 F00431
Posting Date  
 07/03/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled 
 No
Special Instructions Summary

We invite applications from individuals that embody a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are fully dedicated to providing opportunities for development of the whole person. To demonstrate this commitment, Lewis University wishes to build a culturally diverse workforce which strongly encourages applications from women, underrepresented populations, individuals with disabilities and veterans.