Faculty (Rank TBD) - Occupational Therapy / Fort Lauderdale - 992330

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Primary Purpose:

Demonstrated expertise in educating students with a prior faculty appointment or by way of clinical expertise as an Occupational Therapist or other responsible professional position related to an academic area of specialization contained within the Health Professions Division. Appointment to the rank of professor requires a record of distinguished scholarship and outstanding teaching ability, evidenced by recognized professional productivity in the field(s) of specialization. Appointment to the rank of associate professor normally requires a record of substantial success in teaching, scholarship, and service. Appointment to the rank of assistant professor requires completion of professional training, which in most disciplines will be a terminal degree (usually the earned doctorate),and the clear promise of a successful career in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Teach graduate Occupational Therapy course(s) as assigned.

2. Select teaching and evaluation strategies appropriate to the students and setting.

3. Present ideas clearly.

4. Create a climate that is conducive to learning.

5. Stimulates intellectual curiosity.

6. Provide and maintain a reliable schedule of office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.

7. Participate in department and college-wide committees and meetings.

8. Engage in curriculum development related to current and new courses.

9. Maintain a personal professional development plan, which may include research and/or other creative activities, to assure growth and currency within the academic field.

10. Display behavior consistent with professional ethics.

11. May manage subordinates in the classroom or laboratory.

12. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University's policies and applicable laws.

13. Adaptability and willingness to teach courses and/or perform special duties as assigned.

14. Participate in state and/or local community service that is a recognized form of career development.

15. Mentor and/or orient new faculty as assigned.

16. Educate Occupational Therapy graduate students in entry-level and post-professional programs, with a focus on occupation- and evidence-based practice.

17. Proficient with face to face, as well as online teaching formats.

18. Collaborate with fellow faculty members within the department, college, and division to develop and participate in courses, research projects, and community service.

19. Teach courses in foundations as well as a specialty practice area.

20. Mentor graduate research at both entry- and doctoral level, serve on or chair dissertation committees.

21. Serve on program, college, division, and university committees.

22. Advise students.

23. Engage in scholarly activities within and outside of the department.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.

2. Ability to effectively present information to students, public groups, or professional organizations in the English language.

3. Ability to work with appropriate mathematical concepts specific to the particular discipline.

4. Ability to apply concepts to practical situation.

5. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

6. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).

7. Adaptability and willingness to teach courses and/or perform special duties as assigned.

8. Participate in state and/or local community service that is a recognized form of career development.

9. Mentor and/or orient new faculty as assigned.

Required Certifications/Licensures: Current National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and State of Florida licensure required as of date of hire.

Required Education: Master's Degree

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: 1. Minimum of five (5) years of related clinical and/or teaching experience, as well as evidence of scholarship.

2. Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

3. Must obtain a doctoral degree in related area, such as Occupational Therapy, Health care, or Education within five (5) years of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Practice and teaching experience in mental health.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons.

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.