Methodist University Hiring for Occupational Therapy Department Chair/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Fayetteville, NC Full Time

Methodist University seeks applicants for a 12month, full-time, tenure-track appointment to begin July 2024. The
Department Chair will provide guidance, vision, and stewardship of the department’s programs and activities to shape the direction of
CHSHS and contribute to its success. The Department Chair supports the mission of CHSHS and the university by promoting high quality
educational programs, scholarship, as well as professional, community, and university service. The position includes oversight of the
developing Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy Assistant program and fully accredited Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, with
direct administration and management as the OTD program director. The position includes teaching graduate level occupational therapy courses
in the applicant’s area of expertise.

Methodist University is a private comprehensive institution grounded in the tradition of
liberal arts. The Program is located in the Thomas R. McLean Health Sciences Building. The 38,800 square foot, contemporary facility has
innovative classroom and laboratory spaces, research facilities, and an outdoor functional mobility courtyard to allow faculty to engage in
hands-on learning activities and research agendas. Our program engages in active collaboration and learning with the DPT, Nursing, Physician
Assistant, Social Work, and developing School of Medicine programs.

Applications

The application review
process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, qualified candidates must submit the
following:

1) letter of intent, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy statement, 4) a concise equity and diversity statement
about teaching or other experiences, successes, and challenges in working with a diverse student population, and 5) three reference
contacts

Please submit all materials in one PDF file via the Methodist University website and HR Paycom system For inquiries, contact
Stacia Thompson, PT, DPT, Search Committee Chair, [email protected].

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate level degree (Ph.D.,
  OTD, or equivalent).
• Original certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and licensed
  for occupational therapy practice in North Carolina.
• Eight years of experience in occupational therapy at least three years of
  which is in a fulltime academic appointment with teaching
  • responsibilities at the postsecondary level that includes teaching
    courses, conducting and managing learning experiences, evaluating student achievement, providing input into curriculum development

  Expertise in Occupational Therapy as evidenced by:

  • Demonstrated experience in, and an ongoing
    commitment to creating and maintaining working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
  • Experience in
    policy and procedure formulation, and evaluation of program effectiveness.
  • Knowledge of education and administration as well as
    current ACOTE standards and procedures relevant to the program.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience as a program director, assistant director, academic fieldwork coordinator, or capstone coordinator
  • Demonstrated evidence of research and scholarly activity, an understanding of clinical practice, and experience with OT and OTA
    partnerships
  • Record of experience in administration, including financial and personnel management.
  • Demonstrated success in
    leadership and mentoring.