Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
The Master of Occupational Therapy (OT) program faculty have primary responsibility for design and implementation of the educational curriculum, facilitation of all aspects of student learning and student advisement for achievement of educational goals. The faculty work with the OT program director, and other OT faculty to ensure delivery of the didactic content within classes. All positions are based on enrollment and subject to available funding.
Type of Appointment
Faculty: Assistant Professor (or as determined by Provost of Academic Affairs); promotion per the Lenoir-Rhyne University Faculty Handbook; nine-month; full-time
Position Location
School of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Hickory, N.C. campus, in-person
Reporting
The Lenoir-Rhyne University Occupational Therapy program faculty report to the Program Director.
Essential Faculty Duties and Responsibilities
- Developing, reviewing, and revising as necessary the mission statement, goals and competencies of the Program
- Contribute to student instruction and evaluation as course coordinator, lecturer, laboratory instructor and/or small group discussion facilitator in areas appropriate to clinical experience and educational preparation including actively taking part in assuring the availability of remedial instruction as assigned by the Program Director
- Contribute to the management of curriculum planning, development, delivery, mapping and review
- Contribute to the admissions process and student recruitment, instructional or evaluative processes within the classroom
- Provide academic advising support to students throughout the educational program
- Support governance activities of the Occupational Therapy program, and university by serving on standing and ad hoc committees, task forces and other university governance bodies
- Participate in service activities to the Occupational Therapy program, university and community appropriate to experience and areas of interest
- Participate in leadership within professional organizations appropriate to experience and educational preparation
- Conduct scholarship and/or research in areas of academic interests
- Participate in professional development activities appropriate for areas of professional expertise
- Perform other duties deemed necessary by the program director
Qualifications
- Required master’s degree at a minimum; master’s degree earned from an accredited occupational therapy program
- Required minimum of two years of relevant experience or clinical practice experience
- Required Occupational Therapy certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Required valid OT license in the State of North Carolina or eligibility to obtain such licensure
- Preferred teaching experience in OT education in the clinical setting and/or classroom
- Required strong organizational, problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills
- Preferred record of professional, academic and administrative achievement
- Preferred participation/leadership in local, regional or national OT organization
- Required strong commitment to achieve the missions of the OT program and Lenoir-Rhyne University
- Preferred experience with curriculum development, review, and revision
Behavioral Expectations
- Maintain high integrity, confidentiality and ethical standards.
- Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
- Maintain and contribute to a professional, respectful, courteous and inclusive environment.
- Treat other individuals with dignity, respect and kindness.
- Adhere to all university policies, procedures, standards, values and comply with all federal state and local laws.
Position requirements in the role description outlined above indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Role descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list for the position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested and acquire new skills and responsibilities. Lenoir-Rhyne University reserves the right to modify, add, remove or waive the responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position.
Lenoir-Rhyne University promotes a welcoming campus environment that is integral to the university's commitment to excellence in engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience nurturing a welcoming community, working with faculty, staff, and/or students from all walks of life and/or incorporating varied perspectives and traditions in their current or previous positions. This commitment is rooted in our Lutheran tradition of fostering wisdom, nurturing vocation, and preparing students for lives of purpose while serving the common good.
About Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private masters comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its traditional campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a town of more than 40,000. The university has additional graduate centers in Asheville, N.C. and Columbia, S.C. The university now offers more than 45 undergraduate and 20 graduate degree programs to approximately 2,400 students. Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build a sense of community, and promote responsible leadership for service in the world. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne is open to people from all religious and non-religious backgrounds.
About College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences at Lenoir-Rhyne University provides current and practical knowledge and skills that prepare students for success in differing health science careers. The college offers four undergraduate degrees: Exercise Science, Nursing, Public Health, and Sports Management. At the graduate level the College of Health Sciences offers: Master of Science in Exercise Science, Master of Public Health, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.