Specialist Professor, Occupational Therapy

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Specialist Professor in the Occupational Therapy department, which is part of the Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies. This is a 12-month, non-tenure track position for the 2025-2026 academic year and is a two-year initial appointment subject to subsequent multi-year reappointments.

Position Summary:

Successful candidates are expected to maintain disciplinary currency as determined by the judgment of peers in their respective fields and commensurate with their teaching responsibilities as defined in the departmental or school scholarship statements. Occupational therapy practice experience in psychosocial rehabilitation is preferred.

The entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) Program has been granted accreditation Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The program is committed to developing occupational therapists as transformational leaders, scholars, and advocates, through innovative teaching, immersive experiential learning, and dynamic interprofessional community partnerships prepared to meet the needs of diverse people, populations, and communities.

The OTD program is a 3-year, full-time program requiring 105 credits over nine semesters, including summers. The curriculum consists of traditional and hybrid course offerings in a cohort model with a heavy emphasis on experiential learning and hands-on training. The program culminates in a doctoral capstone, which includes a 14-week student-designed experiential component to enhance professional skills that will be disseminated by the student. In addition, fieldwork experiences are embedded within each semester.

This is an in-person, on campus, non-remote position.

Required Skills or Software:

Must be able to utilize a variety of computer software programs in order to successfully complete assigned tasks, Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

Required Degree, Licenses or Certifications:

• Doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related major awarded by an institution that is accredited by a United States Department of Education (USDE)-recognized regional accrediting body, or ABD status with degree completion expected by date of employment.
• Possess initial certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). Licensed or license-eligible as an Occupational Therapist in New Jersey.
• Faculty must have documented expertise in their area(s) of teaching responsibility and knowledge of the content delivery method (e.g., distance learning).
• Demonstrated (or potential to demonstrate) ongoing scholarly achievement and research expertise.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of teaching experience at a college or university.
• Occupational therapy practice experience in psychosocial rehabilitation.
• Occupational therapy practice experience in upper extremity rehabilitation.
• Multilingual applicants from diverse, minority, or underrepresented backgrounds encouraged.

Job Duties:

• Teach 27 credits per academic year of classroom, online, simulation-based, lab, and/or field experience instruction.
• Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students and maintain regular office hours.
• Ensure that each program/class contains essential curricular components, has appropriate content and pedagogy, and maintains currency.
• Provide service to School and University committees as needed.
• Coordinate, plan, organize, and instruct courses through distance format and traditional format as assigned.
• Assist in recruitment and retention of students.
• Become thoroughly familiar and comply with University policies and procedures.
• Participate in program review and development based on student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrate cooperative relationships with colleagues, supervisors, support staff, and students.
• Provide mentorship for student capstone projects.
• Contribute to the Department’s scholarship agenda.
• Maintain disciplinary currency as determined by the judgment of peers in the field and commensurate with assigned teaching responsibilities as defined in the departmental or school scholarship statements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates must apply on-line and upload the following:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Transcripts
• Professional References
• Diversity Statement
• Statement/Philosophy of Scholarship
• Statement/Philosophy of Teaching

The Diversity Statement should describe your past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your position at Monmouth University. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing women, people of color, students, and community members with disabilities, LBGTQIA+, and other members of groups underrepresented and/or marginalized in higher education/STEM careers, along with understanding Monmouth University’s mission to meet the educational needs of our diverse student population. We recognize that some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities in this domain. In such cases, we recommend focusing on your future plans.

Optional Documents:

• Three Letters of Recommendation
• Examples of Syllabi
• Teaching Evaluations

Transcripts and letters of recommendation can be directed to: Search Committee, Occupational Therapy Program, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ 07764.

Posting Date: 11/25/2024

Closing Date: TBD