Occupational Therapy Lecturer

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Occupational Therapy Lecturer

28-May-2025 to Until Filled (CST)

Faculty

Davenport, IA, USA

Salary

Full Time

Competitive Salary with excellent benefits package-tuition remission

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St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, (SAU) invites qualified candidates to apply for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in the University's Doctor of Occupational Therapy program (OTD) as a lecturerin support of SAU's satellite program on the campus of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. The contract for this position is renewable annually. The proposed start date for the position is July 1, 2025. Candidates will join a well-established department focused on educating ethical, innovative, and sensitive occupational therapists to serve and support the occupational participation of others. St. Ambrose's Occupational Therapy program values reflective client-centered practice, professionalism, scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities for this position include teaching a variety of OTD courses, with specific teaching responsibilities focused on the faculty member's area of clinical experience. This position will provide both face-to-face and online instruction primarily at the Loras College lab in Dubuque, Iowa, with periodic travel to Davenport, Iowa (a distance of approximately 70 miles). Additional responsibilities associated with this position include advising students, participating in department curriculum planning, the assessment of student learning, the evaluation of the OTD program, and service to the university (e.g., serving on various faculty and / or university committees).

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in occupational therapy (or closely related field) and be eligible for licensure in the state of Iowa as an occupational therapist. Competitive candidates will have successful experience in hybrid learning and teaching and / or a passion and enthusiasm for leveraging technology and new learning modalities in support of student growth and success.

The Occupational Therapy Department is one of seven health science programs housed in the university's College of Health and Human Services. Multiple interprofessional learning events and numerous outreach services enhance the experience of students, faculty, and staff in the College and promote a culture of teamwork and advocacy for health and wellness in the Quad Cities and beyond.

For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Angie McCombs ... or ...) or Dr. Julie Jones ... or ...). More information about St. Ambrose University's Occupational Therapy Department can be found on the university's website at www.sau.edu/ot. Interested individuals should apply online at by submitting a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Applications received by June 10, 2025, will be ensured full consideration. The review of applications will begin at that time and continue until the position is filled. EOE

St. Ambrose University is an inclusive, Catholic and diocesan community of learners empowering all Ambrosians to act courageously, to seek wisdom through faith and reason, to work for justice, and to lead lives of service. You may learn more about the university by visiting www.sau.edu