University of Puget Sound

Clinical Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy
Job ID: 5915
Location: Occupational Therapy
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Tempoary:

Faculty Posting Details
Appointment: Full-time, clinic line position; rank appointment at assistant professor; or earned academic rank considered.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a doctorally-prepared occupational therapist to teach in our entry level MSOT and OTD occupational therapy programs. Teaching in our post-professional clinical doctorate (DrOT) program may be included, depending on the interest and expertise of the successful candidate.

Primary expertise desired in adult intervention (neurology and orthopedics), low vision and neuroscience. Experience in one or more of the following areas: functional mobility, home modifications, and community access would be beneficial.

The mission of the School of Occupational Therapy is to prepare culturally sensitive graduates who provide client-centered, evidence and theory informed occupational therapy to diverse individuals, groups, and populations: enhancing clients' participation in meaningful, everyday activities. Graduates use critical analysis of theory and multiple sources of evidence to make sound professional judgments resulting in science-based and creative solutions to the challenges of professional practice.

As such, we seek applicants who value experiential learning and have a strong grounding in the use of occupation-based theory to guide the occupational therapy process. Interest in and experience with assessment/measurement, research and evidence-based practice will ensure that the right candidate will be successful teaching and mentoring students in our programs.

Previous experience teaching in an established entry-level OTD program and mentoring doctoral capstone projects would also be highly valued.

Standard teaching assignment is three units per semester (consider full-time teaching) and may include instruction in our student-led on-campus clinic. Other duties include continuation of scholarly work; advising students; supervision of student (MSOT and OTD) collaborative evidence projects, doctoral capstone projects, and post-professional doctoral research projects (in the years we have a DrOT cohort); participation in the admissions process, and participation in department and university governance.

Qualifications:

PhD (or equivalent research doctorate) or post-professional clinical doctorate, five or more years of professional clinical experience and a commitment to liberal arts education. Applicants with an entry-level OTD and at least 5 years of clinical experience, preferably with some supervisory experience also will be considered. Candidates who are near completion of a post-professional doctorate may apply. Candidates must have or qualify for a Washington State Occupational Therapist license. Teaching and research experience is highly desirable.

Application Deadline: Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials by August 15, 2021 to ensure consideration. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. To apply, please submit the required documents outlined below.

Required Documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of interest
• Teaching statement
• Research statement
• Diversity statement
• Three letters of reference. You will be asked to specify the email addresses of reference providers at the time of application and the system will email these providers on the next business day.

Note: In the online application system, please submit curriculum vitae when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application.

Compensation and Benefits:

Rank: Clinical Assistant Professor

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit: https://pugetsound.edu/human-resources/benefits

About Puget Sound:

The mission of the University of Puget Sound is to develop in its students the capacities for critical analysis, aesthetic appreciation, sound judgment, and apt expression that will sustain a lifetime of intellectual curiosity, active inquiry, and reasoned independence. Puget Sound is a 2,600-student, residential, national undergraduate liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing students from virtually every state and several countries. 65% of students live on the 97 acre campus and the remainder typically live within a mile in the surrounding neighborhood. A low student-faculty ratio provides students with personal attention from faculty members who have a strong commitment to teaching. The university offers 1,200 courses in more than 50 areas of study, numerous experiential learning opportunities, 23 D-III varsity sports, and extensive co-curricular and leadership opportunities. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. In 2012, Puget Sound was named as one of 40 schools in Colleges that Change Lives.

Puget Sound has a well-established Shared Faculty Appointments Policy. More information on faculty resources can be found here: https://pugetsound.edu/resources-faculty

University Diversity Statement

• We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives.
• We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.
• We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks. All new hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption.

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.


How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: www.pugetsound.edu/employment

About Puget Sound
Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college.

As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA





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