Associate Professor/Professor and Chair - Department of Occupational Therapy

Job description

The Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a full-time Associate Professor/Professor and Chair. This position is responsible for the management and administration of the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) programs and participating in teaching, research, and service. This is a 12-month tenure-track appointment that reports to the Dean of the College of Health Professions. Manage and administer the MOT and OTD programs, including but not limited to: Actively participate in research, data dissemination via peer-reviewed publications and presentations, and applications for grant funding. EDUCATION: Doctoral Degree-Clinical or post-professional Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy or related field (OTD, DrOT, DSc, EdD, ScD, PhD). LICENSES: Certified Occupational Therapist licensed in the State of Tennessee. - Planning and evaluation of degree programs. - Budgeting. - Recruiting, evaluating, developing, and retaining highly qualified faculty, staff, and students. - Maintaining accreditation. - Engaging in fundraising and donor stewardship. - Contribute to clas...