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Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track of Occupational Therapy

Agency

Tarleton State University

Department

College of Health & Service Professions

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Stephenville, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Tarleton State University invites applications from individuals with a passion for working with rural and/or underserved communities and the desire to advance the role of occupational therapy in traditional and emerging settings for an Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure-Track position for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program. The position will be 100% administrative load until the first cohort matriculates. The load will then be 60% Teaching/Service and 40% Research.

Tarleton State has applied for accreditation with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The program must be granted Candidacy Status, have a pre-accreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the Occupational Therapists administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).

The position is located in Stephenville, Texas with work hours of Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or as work requirements indicate. Must be able to work/teach remotely at the request of the University.

Responsibilities:

The Principle Faculty of the Occupational Therapy Program will:

+ Develop a curriculum following ACOTE guidelines and teach graduate students using transformative learning models

+ Maintain and monitor lab space

+ Participate in curriculum design, program evaluation, accreditation responsibilities, and holistic application review

+ Serve on the admissions committee for the new program, including facilitating outreach and awareness in the community

+ Participate in interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary curriculum planning

+ Mentor doctoral-level graduate capstone projects

+ Demonstrate a commitment to building an accessible scholarly environment

Required Education and Experience:

+ Completed doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting body required (or equivalent).

+ Must have an active Texas state license (or be license eligible) as an Occupational Therapist and possess an initial NBCOT certification, if practicing as an Occupational Therapist.

+ Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience.

+ R ank will be determined by reviewing the faculty member’s record of years of experience and professional achievements in teaching, service, and research consistent with the Texas A&M system guidance.

Preferred Education and Experience:

+ Previous teaching experience for an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy education program. However, Occupational Therapists new to academia are encouraged to apply. They will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment with active and supportive mentoring and faculty development training.

+ Experience in rural care and/or underserved populations

+ Record of scholarly activities/research line and maintenance of credentials

+ Evidence in responsiveness to current trends in occupational therapy practice and/or education and evidence of professional service at the local, state, and/or national level

Application Procedure:

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents, and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via the “Submit” action.

Employment applications must include (required):

+ Completed online application

+ Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications

+ Curriculum Vitae or Resume

+ At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information, and

+ Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Official transcripts must be received directly from each degree‐granting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Founded in 1899, Tarleton State University a founding member of The Texas A&M University System, has a rich history and tradition through generations that have inspired educational excellence. Tarleton maintains a commitment to transformational student experiences and career readiness supported by engaged faculty, staff, and alumni mentors. Tarleton State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), earned the prestigious designation of Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, and is a member of the NCAA Division I, Western Athletic Conference.

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Tarleton State University is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer. If you have questions about submitting your application, please contact [email protected] .