Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapy Program Director, the full-time faculty member supports the University in fulfillment of its mission, purpose, and goals. They provide program-specific expertise and are actively engaged in relevant department initiatives. They support the University, Campus, and/or departmental goals to ensure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning, workplace, and placement expectations. They provide professional leadership and support, and serve as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator. They focus extensively on facilitating student learning associated with prescribed course and program learning outcomes. They create an educational environment that fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability. They actively and substantively participate in the assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes. They vigorously uphold a culture of academic integrity.

Position Responsibilities:

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fulfills assigned teaching load of 18 credits per year.
Participates in and contributes to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous improvement plan as set forth by the University.
Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process, and for individual students.
Facilitates student learning per the prescribed course and program learning outcomes.
Regularly contributes to the improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi.
Follows established protocols for providing timely feedback, academic advising, and assessment of student learning.
Keeps regular approved office hours (for FT faculty).
Mentors students and faculty as assigned by the department/program dean/director.
Supervises students completing capstone research projects.
Explores scholarly research to improve teaching and instruction.
Begins to explore cross-disciplinary approaches to instruction.

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES:

Attends professional development activities each year as agreed upon with a supervisor in an associate development plan.
Selects a minimum of one of the following activity areas: publishing & writing, acting as a contributor to textbooks, presenting at conferences or educational trainings, attending test-writing or accreditation activities, serving on a thesis dissertation committee, or other agreed-upon professional activity.

OR

Identifies and applies specialized research or activities related to teaching, assigned teaching area(s), or may contribute to the scholarly community/knowledge of the discipline.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND SERVICE:

Attends Department, College, and University meetings/councils as arranged/approved by the program director.
Develops connections within the professional community, both inside and outside the University/Occupational Therapy program.
Contributes/demonstrates ongoing service in at least one of the following areas:
- Community or Public Service.
- Profession (member of professional organization).
- University/Occupational Therapy program.
Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Educational Background:

EDUCATION

PhD or an Occupational Therapy Doctoral degree from an accredited university is preferred.
Should provide a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments, including, but not limited to, education theory and practice, current concepts relative to specific subjects they will be teaching, current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery.

EXPERIENCE

Two or more years of teaching experience (either adjunct, full, or part-time) in an ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Instructional experience must be at institutions that are Title IV funding eligible.
Minimum of four years of experience in clinical practice with at least two years of experience in supervising internship students.
Expertise in the areas of child/adolescent practice, mental health, or research is preferred, with documented experience or certification(s) in area(s) of specialization (preferably pediatrics).

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Certification by NBCOT (The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) as an OTR (Registered Occupational Therapist) is required.
A license as an Occupational Therapist in the State of New York is required.
Membership with the American Occupational Therapy Association is required.
Must meet and maintain the qualifications and standards set forth by any accreditation body that Yeshiva University is accredited by or in the process of obtaining accreditation from, for the area of expertise and expectations of faculty members as set forth in regulatory documents and any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the requirements of the teaching role.
Experience with online learning management systems to further engage students in the teaching/learning process.

Skills & Competencies:

Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards.
Ability to demonstrate clinical competency.
Ability to maintain academic standards.
Ability to work independently with general supervision.
Ability to demonstrate a thorough, accurate, and practical knowledge of their field or discipline.
Ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
Ability to effectively operate related equipment and machines for instructional purposes.
Ability to manage and work effectively in a highly ethnically and culturally diverse student and associate community.
Ability to use effective communication skills, both oral and written, including presentations and effective listening skills.
Ability to use creative facilitation and conflict resolution skills to resolve difficult and sensitive issues.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office products as needed.

Application Instructions:

Please upload a cover letter, CV, and a list of three (3) references.

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $110,000

About Us:

The Katz School of Science and Health, with 1300 master’s and doctoral students, is now the largest graduate school at Yeshiva University. Located in the heart of New York City, Yeshiva University is a US News and World Report Top 100 University.

We are research scientists, tech builders and entrepreneurs, and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology.

Katz School faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research and education, fostering the creativity, collaborative thinking, and builder mindset required to take on today’s toughest problems. Over the last five years, we have launched ten master’s and doctoral programs with 92% graduation rates, 100% licensure pass rates, 95% post-graduation employment in high-paying careers, and students and alumni from over 30 countries.

The Katz School is a close-knit community with a big network, nestled in the heart of a big city. We are global in reach, with faculty and students from across the United States and around the world—and also deeply embedded in New York City’s rich professional and social fabric. With a vibrant campus life and city at our fingertips, the Katz School is where bold, purpose-driven people come to create, connect, and explore. Read about projects at Katz.

The mission of Yeshiva University — the world’s flagship Jewish university — is to educate, empower, and inspire our students to become the next generation of leaders, guided at all times by our core values. We do this through a transformative, world-class, and interdisciplinary education that is deep and broad and that cultivates in our students a sense of meaning, purpose, and drive to make the world a better place — for themselves and for future generations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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