Occupational Therapy Faculty

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 90 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, including its satellite locations in Overland Park and Lansing Correctional Facility, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The University of Saint Mary invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure or tenure-track faculty position in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. With a Practitioner-Educator emphasis, position responsibilities center on teaching and advising students, university, community or professional service, engagement in scholarly activity consistent with interest/expertise, and capstone or research mentorship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching within area of expertise.
• Advise and mentor students in coursework, curriculum, and capstone experience and project.
• Contribute to the OTD program scholarship agenda in areas of discovery, application, integration, or teaching and learning.
• Contribute to integrated curriculum design to ensure delivery of the broad scope of occupational therapy practice.
• Contribute to program evaluation to assure quality assessment and program development.
• Participate in university service, community collaboration efforts, and professional development.
• Engage in student recruitment efforts and admission processes to support student success and program growth.
• Cultivate a positive, health promoting department culture working with diverse faculty and staff and in support of the mission of University of Saint Mary.
• Comply with program polices and procedures, the university academic catalog and the faulty handbook.
• Attend all required USM meetings and events.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Division Chair.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Earned professional occupational therapy doctoral degree or an earned terminal academic degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, OTD, or DSc, etc.) in area of study which compliments occupational therapy.
• Must hold a current Kansas license in Occupational Therapy (or be eligible for licensure) or related discipline.
• Experience teaching and mentoring at the college/university level.
• Evidence of clinical practice experience or documented expertise in area of instruction/teaching responsibility, such as physical rehabilitation, productive aging, or children and youth.
• Broad and contemporary understanding of occupational therapy education and practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for a career in occupational therapy.

TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.