Occupational Therapy Faculty

## Description

**Cedar Crest College invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Occupational Therapy at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor**

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program in the Health Sciences Department at Cedar Crest College invites applications for a 12-month, in-person faculty position. The program is seeking a motivated and innovative individual to join a collaborative, clinically focused, and student-centered team.

The OTD program is committed to fostering a diverse faculty team with a global perspective. Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive, transformative learning environment to prepare students for the evolving demands of healthcare.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Teaching graduate-level courses in an entry-level occupational therapy doctorate program.
• Advising and mentoring graduate students, including guiding student-practitioner evidence-based projects and doctoral capstone projects.
• Ongoing evaluation and development of curriculum to align with program goals and accreditation standards.
• Conducting and disseminating scholarly work in accordance with the Boyer Model of Scholarship.
• Supporting admissions processes and engaging in departmental and college-wide service.
• Maintaining clinical expertise through optional weekly clinical release time.

## Qualifications
**Desired Areas of Expertise:**
All qualified candidates are welcome to apply and those with psychosocial experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
**Qualifications:**

• Doctorate degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DrPH, OTD).
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Active Pennsylvania OT licensure or eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania.
• A minimum of two years of clinical experience in occupational therapy.
• Academic experience, including knowledge of OT curriculum development and accreditation processes, is preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

**Additional Application Requirements:**

Applicants are asked to submit

1. A letter of interest.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. A statement of teaching philosophy.
4. Three letters of reference.