Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

Department:
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Position Category:
Faculty

Job Description:
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy ( OTD ) Program at Lincoln Memorial University-Knoxville invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, depending on the successful candidates qualifications and experience. The Academic Fieldwork Coordinator ( AFWC ) will play a pivotal role in the planning, implementation, and oversight of fieldwork experiences across the OTD curriculum. This includes developing, maintaining, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures that align with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education ( ACOTE ) Standards for Fieldwork Education. The AFWC will teach in their area of expertise, engage in student evaluation and mentoring, and collaborate with program faculty to integrate fieldwork with didactic coursework. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to maintain an active scholarly agenda and contribute to service activities in accordance with the expectations of the program, institution, and ACOTE evaluative criteria.

Required Qualifications:
*Doctor of Occupational Therapy ( OTD ) degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education ( USDE ) recognized regional accrediting body; *Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Tennessee by the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy; *At least two years of documented experience in occupational therapy, including (a) clinical practice as an Occupational Therapist and (b) professional experience as a fieldwork educator or formal documentation of training in the roles and responsibilities of a fieldwork educator; *Documented expertise in the area(s) of teaching responsibility, as demonstrated through education, training, or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
*Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) in a related field; *More than two years of experience as a clinical or academic fieldwork educator; *Prior teaching experience in a higher education setting; *Experience with curriculum development and assessment in occupational therapy education; *Record of scholarly activity, including research, presentations, or publications; *Experience with accreditation processes, including preparing and managing documentation for ACOTE reviews; *Demonstrated leadership abilities in academic or clinical settings; *Active involvement in professional organizations related to occupational therapy or higher education.

Physical Demands:

Campus:
LMU-Knoxville

Job Duty Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
F01390P

Job Open Date:
01/28/2025

Job Close Date:
05/31/2025

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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