GENERAL SUMMARY:
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) seeks a dynamic, innovative faculty member for a full-time (FT) position in the Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy programs. Primary responsibilities will include teaching activities in this online program. Prefer that faculty member is based on a campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching

• Effectively and proficiently using online technology and resources including providing informed feedback and critique in a thoughtful, well-written and timely manner.
• Optimizing the online environment to be conducive to student learning by developing creative, challenging, and evidence-based learning opportunities.
• Uses learning assessment information to improve teaching and curriculum; participates in quality improvement initiatives to meet program and institutional goals.
• Adheres to all USAHS faculty expectations, which are clearly set forth to the faculty member at the start of his/her employment with the University.
• Upholds the expectations of masters/doctoral level work with respect to the program and course learning outcomes.
• Participates in a culture of assessment of academic integrity, effectiveness and doctoral quality teaching and learning.
• Teaches a minimum of three to four assigned courses/sections per trimester in accordance with the faculty expectations and as outlined in the USAHS employee handbook.
• Effectively supervises capstone projects;
• Participate in dissemination experiences as assigned.

Scholarship

• Establishes and implements an approved scholarship plan/faculty development plan as required by accreditation and university standards.
• Stays current with clinical practice and evidence that support content area expertise, professional growth, and professional certification and licensure requirements.
• Disseminates scholarly work consistent with University policies and accreditation expectations.
• Demonstrates commitment to scholarly advancement through research, written artifacts, scholarly inquiry and presentations at state, national and international professional events (minimum one per year).

Service

• Serves on programmatic and university committees as assigned.
• Actively participates in his/her professional association(s).
• Serves as university liaison in community and/or professional activities.
• Uses release time that enhances the program (e.g., clinical practice, consultation, advanced degree attainment, research, service) as approved by the program director.
• Participates in university governance, curriculum planning, and functions to support development and growth of the institution.
• Participates in a minimum of two to three committees (depending on requirements) and attends all university functions as assigned.

Administration: supports efficient and consistent practices across all programs

• Performs lead instructor roles as assigned; works collaboratively with members of the team.
• Advises students on academic, professional and/or personal issues while providing referrals when appropriate.
• Provides other administrative duties as assigned.
• Completes annual self-evaluation of faculty performance and sets goals for the next year in collaboration with the program director and is actively engaged in faculty development opportunities to meet performance goals.

Professionalism: displays the behaviors of a professional academician and follows expected discipline specific Code of Ethics

• Promotes professionalism by modeling and encouraging such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting.
• Supports and exemplifies the University's core values.
• Actively engages in interprofessional collaboration activities.
• Upholds and enforces student and faculty handbook policies and University policies/procedures.

Other responsibilities as assigned by the program director

Employment Type
Regular

Job Title
Faculty, Post-Professional OTD Program

External Requirements
Competencies:

• Utilizes an engaged, proactive and responsive style in communicating with students and colleagues as well as participation in research and university service.
• Demonstrates the ability to encourage critical thinking, helping students see multiple viewpoints, encouraging them along a path of continual improvement, and keeps up to date with developments in teaching and learning.
• Responds in a constructive, detailed and timely manner. Provides open-minded and receptive responses to student inquiry.
• Sets expectations with students about assignments and evaluates work products against stated expectations. Assesses students\u0027 critical thinking skills and writing skills in addition to content mastery.
• Utilizes clarity and specificity about how students\u0027 scholarly work will be evaluated. Informs students of their academic progress in meeting course expectations by regularly providing grades and feedback. Provides timely and substantive feedback in the gradebook and other appropriate places. Grades assignments consistently using rubrics.
• Adheres to the highest ethical standards and scholarly codes in practicing academic freedom. Respects the privacy of students and protecting the intellectual property of others that might be infringed upon through copyright violation or plagiarism.
• Effectively directs instruction and mentoring roles toward preparing students as agents of social change.
• Integrates various forms of scholarship into professional activities enabling creation of create new knowledge through research, interpretation of knowledge across disciplines, examination of teaching models to achieve optimal learning, and progress toward solution of problems within the profession and across society.
• Maintains an inter-professional focus, demonstrating respect and collaboration for all members of the healthcare team.
• Considers cultural and ethical aspects of teaching, learning and administrative duties.
• Supports a healthy organization by developing trust, mutual respect and honesty during all interactions.
• Exhibits excellent organization and time management skills.
• Follows through on commitments and is accountable for actions and outcomes.
• Maintains a working knowledge of educational theory and methodology.
• Establishes and maintains computer literacy including all features of Microsoft Office.

Licensing/Certification:
Faculty members must be appropriately credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited institution, and expected to be licensed as an occupational therapist. Faculty members must maintain their license(s) and any appropriate certifications to continue to teach at University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences. Faculty members are also expected to maintain current therapy educational and practice expectations by reviewing articles, journals, and presentations. If participating in research, the Faculty member may publish and acknowledge University of Saint Augustine for Health Sciences.

Travel:Some travel may be requested.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Earned terminal doctorate (i.e., EdD, PhD, DHSc or similar).
• A significant record of intellectual and professional contributions to the field of occupational therapy including experience in the practice of interprofessional education.
• Three to five years of teaching experience at doctoral level of the program is preferred.
• Experience with distance learning preferred.
• Commitment to advocating for the learning and development needs of students earning their degrees in a distance learning environment.
• Commitment to the promotion of applied research and the recruitment and development of a diverse faculty; excellent leadership, communication, team, and human relations skills.

Institution
University of St Augustine

City
St. Augustine

Position Type
Faculty/Academics


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