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Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

School/Division: School of Health Sciences

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description:

Qualifications:

• Preference given to candidates currently certified by NBCOT.
• Minimum of 5 years of occupational therapy practice and at least 2 years of teaching experience in an occupational therapy program (adjunct, part-time, or full-time) Candidates with less than 5 years of experience but with outstanding academic performance (e.g., enrolled in terminal degree programs such as OTD, EdD, PhD, ScD), notable scholarship, or clinical achievements (e.g., ATP, CHT, BCP certifications) will be considered.
• Enrolled in post-professional degree or interest in enrolling in post-professional degree (i.e., PhD, OTD, EdD, DHSc, DSc, ScD).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in New York.
• Commitment to academic excellence, scholarship, and professional growth.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and colleagues across disciplines, fostering an educational environment built on respect, integrity, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary collaboration with allied health programs to enhance student learning and program development.
• Dedication to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in an educational setting.
• Evidence-based approach and growth mindset that supports innovative teaching and learning.
• Strong communication skills with colleagues and entry-level MOT students, promoting productive dialogue and engagement.
• Proven ability to work effectively with teams, contributing to a collegial and collaborative atmosphere.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated teaching experience with content expertise in various disciplines (pediatrics, adults' disability, assistive technology, etc.)
• Earned terminal doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy, Health Sciences, or related field
• Teaching experience in a doctoral or master's therapy program.
• Established record of scholarship including research, conference presentations or awards.
• Evidence of commitment to developing an interdisciplinary project among other allied health colleagues
• Actively involved in the occupational therapy profession or interest in becoming engaged in the AOTA, NYSOT and its academies and/or chapters.

EEO Statement:

About Hofstra University

Hofstra University is a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, N.Y. that is the only school to ever host three consecutive presidential debates (2008, 2012 and 2016). At Hofstra, students get the best of both worlds. Our campus is a leafy oasis just a quick train ride away from New York City and all its cultural, recreational and professional opportunities. We offer small classes and personal attention, with the resources, technology and facilities of a large university. Students can choose from more than 160 undergraduate program options and 165 graduate program options in the liberal arts and sciences, education, health professions and human services, the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Frank G. Zarb School of Business, the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, the Hofstra Northwell School of Graduate Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Hofstra University is a dynamic community of more than 11,000 students from around the w...orld who are dedicated to civic engagement, academic excellence and becoming leaders in their communities and their careers.

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