Assistant​/Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy

Assistant/Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy Job Summary

The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. This position supports the Occupational Therapy program through effective course development and instruction, mentorship of graduate students, and ongoing professional development. Responsibilities include conducting and collaborating on scholarly activities with dissemination of results, and providing service through committee participation and academic advising.

Teaching - 70%

• Teaching assignments include course design and delivery, use of online platforms and other instructional technology, mentoring, supervision of graduate students on research projects, and student success activities.
• Professional development to remain current in teaching content and best practices.

Scholarship - 20%

• Involvement in research and scholarly activities as principal investigator or co-investigator.
• Collaboration on research and scholarly activities in the Department of Occupational Therapy, in CAHS, and within the University as well as external institutions (with permission of OT Department Chair).
• Dissemination of scholarly work via publications and presentations.

Service - 10%

• Involvement in committees and task groups within the department, college, university and/or profession.
• Academic advising for assigned MHS OT students.

• Earned doctoral degree.
• Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy License or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in the state of Georgia.
• NBCOT certified.
• Assistant Professor – early‑level career as a faculty member 0‑4 years experience in related field.
• Associate Professor – mid‑level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation.
• Evidence of ability as a teacher.
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned.
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements).
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

• 3+ years clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Experience in community‑based practice, school‑based practice, assistive technology or research preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service.

This position is fiscal year based and works year‑round. The intended work commitment or full‑time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full‑time. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements; subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more.

Full‑time employees with employment longer than six months may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc., while also considering internal equity and market data.

The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University trains and educates today’s health care professionals: the therapists, technicians, administrators, managers and assistants who are the backbone of our country’s health care workforce. As the nation’s population ages and increasingly struggles with chronic disease and disability, our mission of educating premier health care professionals has never been more vital. We stay on the leading edge of national trends and advances in science, technology, and professionalism.

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