University of Texas Medical Branch Hiring for Occupational Therapy – Pediatric Faculty Opportunities (Open Rank) at Galveston, TX Full Time

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

UTMB opened in 1891 as the nation’s first public medical school
and hospital under unified leadership. What began as one hospital and medical school building in Galveston is now a major academic health
sciences center of global influence, with medical, nursing, health professions and graduate biomedical schools; a world-renowned research
enterprise; and a growing, comprehensive health system with hospitals on four campuses and a network of clinics.

The UTMB School
of Health Professions

For over a century, UTMB has dedicated its efforts toward improving people’s health in Texas and
beyond. In addition to designing and implementing innovative ways to deliver instruction to students at distant locations, the school
continuously explores opportunities to expand its program offerings and interprofessional learning. The UTMB School of Health Professionals
offers certifications, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral health profession programs. In addition to classroom lectures, our programs offer
clinical training opportunities in a variety of settings to ensure our students have exposure to a multitude of professional
opportunities.

The UTMB Department of Occupational
Therapy

The mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy is to foster a community of educators, scholars,
evidence-based practitioners, and leaders in the profession of occupational therapy who will generate, apply, and disseminate innovative
knowledge about participation in everyday life for individuals, groups, and populations.

Occupational Therapy Pediatric
Faculty – The University of Texas Medical Branch is actively seeking faculty level Occupational Therapists with experience in
Pediatric OT at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Academic rank and emphasis of duties will be commensurate with the
candidate’s experience and productivity to date. We offer one Pediatric OT faculty position and one Pediatric OT faculty
position that will also include fieldwork coordination responsibilities.

Responsibilities may
Include:

• Teaching and mentoring.
• Research and scholarly work.
• Serving on departmental, school, and
  university committees. 
• Faculty practice.
• Fieldwork coordination. 

Position Requirements:

• Earned OTD or PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in occupational
  therapy, rehabilitation sciences, or other related discipline or within one year of completing a doctoral degree.
• Eligible for
  appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. 
• An occupational therapist (OT) eligible for licensure in the state
  of Texas.
• Clinical practice experience. 

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Faculty
  member or teaching experience in an occupational therapy program. 
• 3 years of practice in Occupational Therapy is
  preferred. 

Income Package: Salary will be commensurate with Academic rank, qualifications,
experience, and educational background. In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, an excellent retirement program, a relocation
allowance as well as many other potential incentives.

Living in South Houston and Galveston, Texas:
Galveston Island is home to approximately 50,000 residents and is known for its 32 miles of Gulf Coast beaches, temperate climate,
wide array of leisure and cultural activities, and affordable cost of living – all just south of Houston, the 4^th largest
city in the US. More information about UTMB and Galveston can be found on the UTMB Living Website: http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/