Faculty - Occupational Therapy

Job Description

Faulkner University's College of Health Sciences is seeking a qualified individual for a teaching faculty position who desires to educate health care professionals in a Christ-centered environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate level courses in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program, advising students and maintaining an active research agenda. We are seeking candidates who have a passion for student engagement and advancing the mission of the university and the college.

Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ.

This is a full-time, 12 month position. Faculty rank, tenure status and salary will be commensurate with academic qualifications, teaching experience, and research. Opportunities for clinical practice will be available.

Qualifications:

• Occupational therapist with a doctoral degree or terminal academic degree required (i.e. OTD, PhD, ScD, EdD or DSc).
• Licensed in the United States, licensure in the state of Alabama and National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) required
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience as a licensed occupational therapist preferred
• Background in teaching occupational therapy at the graduate level preferred

For initial application submit:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter

Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values, affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.

However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. Please refer to our website for further information.