Category:: Faculty
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Department:: Division of Occupational Therapy
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jan 25, 2022
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 1234, 1240, 1241, 1242, 1247, 1252
Position ID:: 142006

About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

Binghamton University's Division of Occupational Therapy invites applicants for a full-time 10-month faculty appointment. This position encompasses teaching, innovation, and clinically-driven scholarship in both the developing OTD Entry-Level Professional Program and in the developing OTD Post-Professional Program.

Responsibilities include participating in ongoing curriculum development, implementation, and assessment for both developing doctoral programs. Close collaboration with other faculty within the Division and with faculty in related departments is expected. Candidates are expected to have or to be developing a clinical scholarship or innovation agenda. The candidate should minimally have 3 years of experience in occupational therapy assessment and intervention with strong clinical background in one of the following areas of practice: adult & aging physical disabilities; adult & aging mental health; infants, children & youth medical and chronic disabilities; infants, children & youth mental health and learning and developmental disabilities; OR, strong background in the foundations of Occupational Therapy: functional anatomy and neuroanatomy, population/community health, wellness and prevention, health care systems and delivery models of practice.

The candidate will be assigned courses based on area of expertise, contribute to advising and mentoring students, and engage in program and university committees as appropriate.

Faculty rank and salary are dependent upon the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

Additional Information:

The Division is seeking Candidacy status with ACOTE for the OTD Entry Level Professional Program and has a targeted start date of Fall 2023. Specific start dates for successful candidates are negotiable and based upon assigned course load.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

- Ideal candidates possess an academic doctoral degree (such as: PhD, EdD, ScD, OTD).
- Candidates who are Occupational Therapist need to be eligible for a New York State Occupational Therapy license.
- Candidates must demonstrate contemporary expertise in any one or more of the following content areas:

• Foundational: strong background in the foundations of Occupational Therapy: functional anatomy and neuroanatomy, population/community health, wellness and prevention, health care systems and delivery models of practice.
• Clinical practice area: adult & aging physical disabilities; adult & aging mental health; infants, children & youth medical and chronic disabilities; infants, children & youth mental health and learning and developmental disabilities.

- Candidates are expected to have or to be developing a clinical scholarship or innovation agenda.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience, especially in an accredited graduate-level occupational therapy program, is preferred.
• Candidates with experience with the use of simulation as an instructional strategy across all content areas are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with interest/experience in outcomes assessment are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

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Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit applications, including a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three professional references to Binghamton University Interview Exchange. The Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences is committed to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching and working environment.

The search committee is accepting applications now, and is reviewing candidates as they are submitted. Preference will be placed on candidates whose application materials are complete by April 30, 2022. Applications will continue to be accepted until positions are filled.