Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor, CHP-3653

Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor
Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
College of Health Professions
CHP-3653

Position

The College of Health Professions invites applications for a 9-month Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor position in the Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science beginning August 2023. 

Qualifications

Earned clinical doctoral degree. Licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in the State of Maryland; minimum of three years of full-time clinical practice as an occupational therapist; experience in clinical instruction (e.g., student supervision) and/or academic teaching; a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and commitment to ongoing clinical currency. Evidence of strong clinical practice background with preference for recent mental/behavioral health experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated awareness and clear articulation of strategies to foster an inclusive learning environment. Commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, scholarship, and service. Salary is commensurate with experience and rank.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include 1) Teaching: Facilitate classroom and applied learning experiences for diverse graduate professional students in occupational therapy and occupational science, advise and mentor students, and direct student research at the doctoral level. 2) Scholarship: Participation and presentation of knowledge base through conferences, outside lectures and / or publications. 3) Service:  Participate in active service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. 

Vision and Opportunities:
The vision of the Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science is to be a national leader in the development of occupational therapy practitioners and occupational scientists who improve the health and occupational lives of diverse individuals, inclusive communities and populations. The department values innovative teaching, active learning experiences, community-engaged research and dynamic community partnerships. Towson University is situated within close proximity to nationally renowned medical centers and healthcare resources, with many opportunities to research and support best practices in occupational therapy. The College of Health Professions’ Institute for Wellbeing offers extensive opportunities for research, community outreach and program evaluation, including the Occupational Therapy Center and the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism. 

Towson University

About TU

Towson University was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore's largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls over 19,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor's, 45 master's, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.

Application Process

Review of completed application begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application that addresses the posting details and qualifications. Applications must also include: (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) transcript(s) from all degree granting institutions; (3) evidence of initial certification as an OTR; and (4) evidence of Maryland licensure status. 

Application materials should be submitted electronically to dpiggott@towson.edu, preferably in a single
PDF file. Questions should be directed to: Derek Piggott, MOT, OTR/L Clinical Search Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy & Occupational Science, Towson University. (dpiggott@towson.edu; 410-704-4999)

A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.