Job Description
Operating Title
Assistant Clinical Professor
Campus Location
Durham
Department
UNH CHHS Occupational Therapy
Summary of Position
The Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for two full-time Clinical Assistant Professor positions to begin August 2023, to support programmatic expansion. The positions have a 9-month academic year appointment. Candidates with a strong foundation in clinical or community-based practice supporting people with mental behavioral health needs and/or older adults are encouraged to apply.
Additional Job Information
Responsibilities include:
· Teaching undergraduate and graduate coursework in area of specialization. Teaching load expectation is typically 6 courses per academic year with some flexibility depending on other responsibilities.
· Student academic advising and service activities within the Department, University, community, and occupational therapy profession.
Required application materials include:
1) cover letter
2) curriculum vitae
3) the names of three professional references (references will be contacted at the time of application requesting they submit confidential letters of recommendation)
4) a statement of teaching philosophy and interests
5) a statement that articulates your previous experience fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and how you will apply this experience moving forward.
Applications will be reviewed beginning December 19, 2022, and the positions will remain open until filled. For more information regarding these positions contact Dr. Paul Bonzani, Search Committee Chair at 561-504-9542 or paul.bonzani@unh.edu
Posting Number
PF0723FY23
Acceptable Minimum Qualifications
We welcome applications from candidates with the following credentials and experiences:
Required:
- A completed doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related field (e.g. PhD, OTD, EdD)
- At least 5 years of clinical and/or community-based OT practice
- A strong occupation-focused philosophy
- NBCOT certification and eligibility for NH state OT licensure
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Preferred:
· Candidates with teaching experience in higher education
· Clinical and/or community-based mental/behavioral health or older-adult/geriatric practice experience. However, candidates from all practice backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered.
· Teaching experience and expertise in telehealth, inter/intra-professional collaborations, supporting doctoral level capstone experiences
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/52571Type of Position
Clinical Faculty
Posting Date
11/30/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
Yes
Appointment Type
Non Tenure-Track
Departmental Information
The Department actively promotes an atmosphere of teaching excellence where faculty integrate their teaching activities with service in the department, college, university, community, and profession. The Department of Occupational Therapy is housed in the College of Health and Human Services within a R-1 research-high, liberal arts, land grant institution. UNH provides a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The Department of Occupational Therapy offers MS and OTD entry level degrees, with many students entering with advanced standing from our BS program. UNH is developing a BS OTA program, scheduled to launch in Fall 2024. The dynamic Department of Occupational Therapy currently has student cohort enrollments of 40 undergrad and 20 graduate students with 13 full-time faculty.
This position is responsible for the supervision of
Does not supervise
Special Requirements
A background check will be required as a condition of employment.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Special Instructions to Applicants