Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Scholarship and Research

Job description

Position Summary: The Katz School is seeking a highly organized and adaptable Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Director of Scholarship and Research. This position will report to the Occupational Therapy Program Director. The Director of Scholarship and Research advances the university’s mission, purpose, and goals by providing program-specific expertise and leadership in scholarship, research, and innovation. This role fosters a culture of academic integrity, supports accreditation and licensure compliance, and ensures that graduate outcomes meet professional, academic, workplace, and placement expectations. As an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator, the Director focuses on doctoral-level scholarship and culminating projects, working closely with the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator to assist students in developing, refining, and enacting scholarly projects that uphold academic rigor and professional relevance. The Director also builds relationships with external research partners and nurtures professional collaboration within and beyond the university. In addition to these responsibilities, the Director actively supports department initiati...