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About the Role
St. Edward's University seeks a full-time faculty member for the developing Department of Occupational Therapy, beginning August 2027. The role involves curriculum development, teaching, student support, scholarly endeavors, and service to the university and community, aligning with the Holy Cross educational mission.
Responsibilities
- Planning, developing curriculum, content, and teaching in applied anatomy, physical dysfunction (Adult/Gero/Neuro), and mental health.
- Assisting with the student recruitment and admissions process.
- Advising students.
- Providing service to the department, university, and community.
- Participating in scholarly endeavors.
- Other duties assigned by the OT Program Director.
- Prepares and delivers course instruction as assigned.
- Maintains an environment conducive to learning and facilitates student participation.
- Assesses student performance, monitors student progress, and provides timely feedback.
- Advises OT students with academic, professional, and/or personal issues.
- Establishes a scholarship plan and participates in scholarly work commensurate with university standards.
- Serves on programmatic and university committees as assigned.
- Serves as university liaison in community and/or professional activities.
- Supports students in community service initiatives on a rotating basis.
- Advances the vision of the profession and delivers new ideas with a forward-looking perspective of clinical education.
- Responsible for regulatory and policy compliance as it applies to the position.
- Develops community relationships as appropriate to course content and manages and maintains relationships with existing sites when teaching responsibilities include fieldwork experiences.
- Communicates with appropriate stakeholders (e.g., clinical education sites/facilities, faculty, and students) to maintain current with policies and practices of the educational program.
- Supports and enhances the policies and procedures for active learning experiences for the students in the community.
Requirements
- Must hold a doctoral degree awarded by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body.
- Must be licensed as an occupational therapist in Texas.
- Must have a minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience at the college/university level.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience.
- Must possess an unencumbered driver's license and the ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
Skills
- Commitment to Mission and Values
- Contribute Back to the Profession
- Take Initiative
- Collaborate
- Communicate Effectively
- Drive Engagement
- Academic Discipline Expertise
- Education Design
- Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation
- Maintains confidentiality
- Works effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, student body, alumni, and community.
- Models inclusive excellence through actions that support the university's diversity commitment.
- Adheres to the policies and procedures established by St. Edward's University.
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
- 9-month position
Experience Level
- Minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience at the college/university level
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience
Education Level
- Doctoral degree
About the Company
- St. Edward's University is a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
- The university is characterized by its commitment to the Holy Cross educational mission of educating the hearts and minds of a diverse student body deeply committed to social justice.
- Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's has distinguishing characteristics including the courage to take risks, an international perspective, and a commitment to providing educational opportunities for students from varied cultural, religious, educational, and economic backgrounds.
- The university values the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities, and innovative talent that employees and students contribute.
- St. Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that values the dignity and worth of each person and emphasizes the obligation of all individuals to work towards a more just world.