Location: Slippery Rock,PA, USA
Posting Number I02284 Classification Title Occupational Therapy Program Faculty Working Title Occupational Therapy Program Faculty | Tenure Track 2025-2026 | I02284 Employee Group Faculty Bargaining Unit APSCUF Location Harrisville Building Department Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Pay Rate Employment Type Regular FT Work Schedule
Faculty will be expected to teach 9 workload (full-time, 1 FTE), maintain at least 5 office hours across three days each week, and attend department faculty/staff meetings.
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
Slippery Rock University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate program within the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Sciences is seeking an enthusiastic and self-driven full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join our OT program team. This position is expected to start in Fall 2025. The role involves contributing to the curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation for our program, which trains future occupational therapists as generalists with a focus on the OT process across the lifespan. As a key faculty member, you will be responsible for creating, delivering, and assessing course content aligned with program objectives, representing the OT program at professional events, recruiting applicants, advising students, and ensuring ACOTE accreditation standards are met. We are looking for a collaborative team player committed to advancing the SRU OT Program through an occupational justice framework and community engagement. The role may include clinical site visits, fostering strong relationships with local community members, and clinical facilities. Responsibilities may also involve classroom and laboratory instruction, as well as clinical site visits. Additionally, the position requires engagement in scholarly activities, university and program service, and involvement in professional organizations. Ongoing clinical practice or research is encouraged.
Minimum Qualifications
Must hold a license to practice as an occupational therapist in the state of Pennsylvania. Must hold an earned doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency. Doctoral degrees are not limited to a doctorate in occupational therapy (ACOTE, A. 2. 5.). Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the education of diverse populations. Successful performance in an on-campus interview, including teaching demonstration is also required.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of three years of clinical practice as a licensed occupational therapist is required. Prior higher education experience in instructing graduate health students is preferred. Clinical experience and teaching experience in the following areas preferred: scholarship/research and assistive technology.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date 09/12/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled No Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Chief Human Resource Officer
205 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the Transcript selection under Required Documents.
Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.
Full consideration given to applications received by October 15, 2024.
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