Assistant​/Associate Professor of OTD

George Fox University announces an 11-month tenure-track faculty position in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. Their team is seeking a full-time faculty member who is enthusiastic about educating the next generation of Occupational Therapists in the growing program. Candidates with expertise in all areas of Occupational Therapy will be considered.

George Fox University and the College of Occupational Therapy invite applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor for the Entry Level Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) Program. The Occupational Therapy Program seeks an experienced faculty member who will collaborate with all stakeholders of the OTD program to ensure full accreditation. The successful candidate will serve as an integral member of the Division of Health and Behavioral Science team during the initial accreditation process of this new program, and have the primary responsibility of developing, teaching, and maintaining curriculum in areas of expertise as determined by the Program Director.

• Serving as academic advisor and student capstone mentor.
• Teaching content related to research methodology and mentoring students on scholarly projects.
• Engaging in collaborative scholarship and internal/external service activities which identifies and addresses medical and/or healthcare needs of the regional community.
• Contributing to committee service within the program, department, university, and the profession.
• Collaborating with the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to optimize capstone and fieldwork components within courses.
• Demonstrating ongoing scholarly achievement and research expertise through publication/presentation/grants/leadership and/or service-related activities.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current OR state licensure as an occupational therapist or eligibility for OT licensure in Oregon.
• A terminal degree in the appropriate area of specialization.
• Interested in working at a university committed to quality, higher education in the health sciences.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

• A minimum of one year of clinical experience as a registered occupational therapist (OTR).
• Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, accreditation processes, curriculum development, and program evaluation, with a strong record of supporting excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

• Appointment at the Assistant Professor level is anticipated, though candidates with significant teaching experience at previous institutions may be considered for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. Salary and benefits are competitive with comparable institutions.

• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Newberg Campus
• Work Period: 11 months (August 15th through July 14th)
• Working Conditions:
  
  Physical requirements are similar to those of teaching and clinical environments.
• Supervisor: OTD Program Director

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law.

This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.