Augusta University
Assistant/Associate Professor in Occupational Therapy
Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 30910
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.
Responsibilities 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.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Salary and Benefits 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.
College/Department Information 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. In the last decade, we have expanded our graduate programs nearly 250 percent, bolstered our clinical mission, and multiplied our research initiatives threefold.
About Us Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers on four campuses in Augusta and across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values drive the culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
Location 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. When applicable, candidates will need a credit check for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage and motor vehicle reports for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires, final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Foreign‑trained candidates must provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during and beyond their employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply To be considered for this position, apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document. To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=293589&PostingSeq=1.
Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer‑friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient‑and family‑centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment; use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, inside or outside, is strictly prohibited.
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Responsibilities 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.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Salary and Benefits 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.
College/Department Information 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. In the last decade, we have expanded our graduate programs nearly 250 percent, bolstered our clinical mission, and multiplied our research initiatives threefold.
About Us Augusta University is Georgia’s innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers on four campuses in Augusta and across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia’s cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia’s only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values drive the culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
Location 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. When applicable, candidates will need a credit check for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage and motor vehicle reports for positions that require driving an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires, final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) and post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Foreign‑trained candidates must provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during and beyond their employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply To be considered for this position, apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document. To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=293589&PostingSeq=1.
Other Information This position is also responsible for promoting a customer‑friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient‑and family‑centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success. Augusta University is a tobacco‑free environment; use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, inside or outside, is strictly prohibited.
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