Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Knoxville

Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Knoxville

Department:
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Position Category:
Faculty

Job Description:
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy in the content area of Human Anatomy. Faculty member will be directly responsible for teaching, curriculum development/review, and scientific scholarship. This position is not considered a core faculty position and will not have responsibilities related to student advising.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Human Anatomy or a related area from an institution recognized as being regionally accredited by the U.S. Department of Education ( ABD may be considered) *Documented expertise in their area(s) of teaching responsibility

Preferred Qualifications:
*minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education. Academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience

Physical Demands:

Campus:
LMU-Knoxville

Job Duty Job Duty:
Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;

Job Duty:
promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;

Job Duty:
establish curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction in their area of expertise

Job Duty:
contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses within the Department of Occupational Therapy

Job Duty:
responsible for overseeing final program projects

Job Duty:
promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within the Department, College, and University of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry;

Job Duty:
maintain intellectual integrity and to strive for academic excellence in his/her teaching;

Job Duty:
demonstrate adequate standards of professional linguistic expression in writing and speech;

Job Duty:
have on file in the appropriate office an outline and list of the goals and objectives for each lecture;

Job Duty:
carry out lecture, seminar, small group discussion and/or clinical assignments and responsibilities effectively;

Job Duty:
design and present a course and/or series of integrated lectures and/or small group discussions;

Job Duty:
prepare examination questions as well as grade a course or portion of course;

Job Duty:
meet classes according to published schedule;

Job Duty:
commit to working in a professional multicultural environment that fosters diversity;

Job Duty:
provide service by attending scheduled faculty meetings and by serving on appointed and or elected committees as required;

Job Duty:
work, as needed, with Program Director and Associate Program Director on curricular matters;

Job Duty:
serve as an active member of the department, working closely with the Program Director to further the department and College mission and vision

Job Duty:
complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs;

Job Duty:
serve as an example to learners and colleagues of appropriate professional behavior;

Job Duty:
participate in scholarly activity;

Job Duty:
serve as mentor to occupational therapy and other students, and

Job Duty:
perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
F00894P

Job Open Date:
01/28/2025

Job Close Date:
05/30/2025

Open Until Filled:
No

Special Instructions Summary:

About the Institution:
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at ... or ... .

AA/EEO Statement:
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

Background Check Statement:
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individuals identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individuals criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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