NTT Faculty - Occupational Therapy (OTD) at SIU Carbondale in Carbondale, Illinois

Job Description:

Position Summary:
The College of Health and Human Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking qualified applicants for an NTT Faculty position within the entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) hybrid weekend program. This is a full-time, term, nine-month, non-tenure track position. Based on course availability, summer appointments may be offered. The 9-month academic appointment begins August 16, 2024.

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Provide direct classroom/laboratory/clinical instruction and office hours as assigned. Teach via online and traditional delivery methods. Provide indirect teaching, such as: student selection, student advisement, recruitment, and retention for the OTD program.
* Participate in professional practice, seminars, or workshops necessary to maintain up-to-date skills in the occupational therapy profession.
* Maintain teaching assignment consistent with the workload of a non- tenure track faculty position within the College of Health and Human Sciences.
* Comply with the spirit and intent of the University, College, and School Operating Papers.
* Contribute to program curriculum development processes.
* Evaluate student performance, maintain accurate records of student progress, and submit final grade rosters in accordance with program/school/college and university policy.
* Engage in other duties as determined by the Director of the School of Health Sciences.

General Information:

Contact: Scott Collins
453-8860
kscollin@siu.edu

Security/Safety Sensitive: N/A

Deadline to Apply: 4/10/24

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

Minimum Qualifications:
* An earned Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (e.g., OTD, PhD, DHS, DrOT), or an earned degree in Occupational Therapy with a Doctorate degree in a related field of study by start date.
* Occupational Therapist, certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Illinois by the start date.
* Occupational therapy experience in adult, mental health/community practice; pediatric and/or behavioral health practice.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational and technology skills.
* Teaching experience at the post-secondary education level in an online or blended format.
* Working knowledge of educational theory and methodology.