Find & Apply For Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs in Mobile, Alabama

Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Occupational Therapy TheUniversity of South Alabama (USA) invites nominations and applications for an Assistant Professor or Assistant Professor of Instruction inthe Department of Occupational Therapy. This position is a twelve-month position and may be appointed as either non-tenure track or tenuretrack, depending on the candidate's qualifications. USA is a doctoral/research-intensive institution offering a variety of undergraduate andgraduate programs. USA is located in the historic southern city of Mobile on beautiful Mobile Bay close to the Gulf Coast beaches and ashort drive to New Orleans. This innovative Occupational Therapy Doctorate program (OTD) is organized around occupational performance areasand has an outstanding reputation.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Occupational Therapy or related field(advanced OTD, PhD, EdD, etc.) and hold an OT license from the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy. Candidates without a currentAlabama State license must be eligible for State licensure. Recent clinical OT experience with adult populations with concentration withgeriatric clients is preferred, however, other relevant clinical experience will also be considered. Previous teaching experience and arecord of scholarly productivity are highly valued. This position is a twelve-month faculty position with expectations for scholarlyproductivity. Candidates seeking the Assistant Professor position on the tenure track should hold a Ph. D. and must also demonstrate arecord of scholarly achievement within the profession. Candidates seeking a non-tenure track appointment (e.g. Assistant Professor orAssistant Professor of Instruction) need to have the above listed credentials. Team-oriented applicants are highly desired.

Successful candidates will be prepared to teach courses in the areas of geriatrics, adults, low vision, as well as general OT assessmentsand intervention topics. This faculty position includes advising OTD students, directing/mentoring doctoral capstone students, contributingto scholarship in the profession, and providing service to the profession and institution. Candidates should possess excellentinterpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience. Applying Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Please apply by submitting aletter of interest and a curriculum vitae to Dr. Casey Brock, Search Committee Chair, University of South Alabama, HAHN 2027, 5721 USA Dr.

North, Mobile, AL 36688. Email to cwbrock@southalabama.edu or phone 251-445-9222. TheUniversity of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran statusor any other applicable legally protected basis.