Position Information: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKTOA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, Position #00017104, 00027628

Duties & Responsibilities:

The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking qualified candidates for two Assistant Professor, Educator Scholar, positions in the Department of Occupational Therapy.  Positions are full-time, 12-month non-tenure track, special appointment position at our Grand Forks site that will begin on or about June 1, 2021.

Candidates will have the opportunity to be an integral part of an occupational therapy program that grants an entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) degree on two campuses located in Grand Forks, ND and Casper, WY. The University of North Dakota Occupational Therapy Program in Grand Forks began in 1954 and the Casper satellite opened in 1993.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

Prepare and instruct courses assigned by the department chair.Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials.Engage in curriculum planning and revision as needed.Advise students as it pertains to their educational program; maintain accurate files on each advisee.Mentor and advise students through the scholarly project or independent study process.Participate, when appropriate, in such things as schedule building, budget input, equipment and material orders, etc.Maintain office/discipline/division records as required by the Department, SMHS and University.Assist in timely efforts to meet program reviews and the development and implementation of accreditation guidelines.Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbook (and/or related instructional material).  Participate in textbook adoption and review as appropriate.Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, engaging in professional development activities, and networking with colleagues.Engage in life-long learning in the areas including (but not limited to) higher education, student-centered learning, occupational therapy best practice, and teaching/learning technology. Serve on University/SMHS/departmental committees and attend appropriate meetings.Engage in productive scholarly and creative activity independently or collaboratively with others in the department, school, university or community.

The individual will be responsible for teaching in his or her area(s) of expertise in relation to being able to teach a variety of courses within physical disabilities and psychosocial occupational therapy with a special emphasis on diversity and inclusion and upper extremity orthopedics. The individual must have strong written and interpersonal communication skills. Responsibilities will also include undergraduate and graduate student advisement.

Minimum Requirements

OT DegreeEarned clinical doctorate degree or higher By June 1, 2021Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience Evidence of a minimum of one-year full-time teaching experience in the areas of clinical expertise.  Demonstrated experience in program development and familiarity in the delivery with a variety of educational approaches (e.g., traditional, online education, and distance education) within team-taught and subject-centered curriculums.Certification by NBCOTLicensed in North Dakota and Wyoming. Successful completion of criminal history records check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Each full-time faculty member on the educator scholar track is responsible for supporting the teaching, scholarship, and service missions of the department as designated in collaboration with the department chair. The faculty member is responsible for providing effective learning experiences for students with diverse interests, abilities and expectations.  Faculty members are expected to engage in creative/scholarly activities and be involved in activities that support individuals and or groups in the institution, University System, professional associations, or external communities at the local, state, regional, national or international levels.

Preferred Requirements

Earned academic doctorate (or significant progress toward this degree) with emphasis on teaching adults and research methodsVerified area of advanced specialty certification (e.g., lymphedema, assistive technology, physical agent modalities, complementary medicine)Experience teaching in the areas of occupational justice and diversityExperience in higher educationDemonstrated proficiency in using multiple modes of teaching/learning technologies including video-conferencing and online instruction.Experience Advising StudentsActive in professional associationsExperience in mentoring studentsExperience in curriculum designExperience in course development

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

Position:  Assistant Professor, Educator Scholar, special appointment

Renumeration/Salary:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

 

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit on-line: (https://campus.und.edu/human-resources/careers/job-openings.html)  1) a letter of application that includes a copy of current licensure, and information on past state licensure; 2) current curriculum vita; 3) a teaching statement and 4) the complete names, address and phone numbers of three references. 

Review of applications will begin April 5, 2021, position is open until filled. 

Questions should be directed to the Search Committee Chair:

 

Sclinda Janssen, PhD, OTR/L, Professor

University of North Dakota

School of Medicine & Health Sciences

Department of Occupational Therapy

1301 N. Columbia Road, Stop 9037

Grand Forks, ND 58202

Sclinda.janssen@und.edu or 701.777.0230

 

General Information

Founded in 1883, the University of North Dakota has a student enrollment of more than 14,500 students and is 1 of only 47 public universities in the United States that has both accredited schools of law and medicine.  UND offers 89 undergraduate majors, 63 undergraduate minors, 57 master's programs, 23 doctoral programs, two professional programs (medicine and law), and a specialist diploma program in educational leadership. UND is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

The Casper, Wyoming satellite program was developed in 1993, in response to a critical shortage of professional therapists in that state, and the absence of OT education in Wyoming’s higher education institutions. It has been accredited since 1995. The Casper site allows the University of North Dakota Occupational Therapy Department to assist in fulfilling University strategic planning initiatives by providing highly trained medical professionals in the region and the nation through a fully accredited mirror program. 

 

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference

North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date.  Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability (less than one year old) from the Veterans’ Administration. 

Clery Statement

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