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Wayne State University · 1 day ago

Assistant Professor - Clinical Track, Research-Focused, Department of Occupational Therapy

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Wayne State University is a premier public research university located in Detroit, Michigan, seeking an experienced Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy. The successful candidate will teach graduate-level courses, contribute to research activities, and collaborate with faculty and community partners to enhance the educational experience in occupational therapy.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTRL) with eligibility for licensure in the State of Michigan required

Teaching experience in higher education, including course delivery, curriculum development, laboratory instruction, or clinical precepting

Demonstrated potential to contribute to scholarly or research activities within a clinical track role

Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within an academic team

Help fill identified curricular gaps

Courses may include, but are not limited to: Aging, Introduction to Occupational Therapy, Mental Health, Anatomy, clinical assessment and other areas of expertise aligned with program needs

Collaborate with faculty and community partners to create innovative learning experiences grounded in occupational therapy theory and practice

Contribute to building and sustaining a research culture within the OT program, with potential access to mentorship, interdisciplinary collaborations, and seed funding opportunities

Support ongoing accreditation, program evaluation, and curricular refinement efforts

Promote inclusive pedagogy and contribute to a learning environment that supports diverse learners and communities

Teach graduate-level courses as a generalist, with the ability to cover a broad range of content areas based on programmatic need

Contribute to course design, delivery, assessment, and continuous quality improvement in accordance with ACOTE standards

Demonstrate and advance a developing research agenda, with potential opportunities for financial support available

Engage in scholarly productivity appropriate to the clinical track including presentations, publications, applied research, grant-supported initiatives, and/or community-engaged scholarship

Provide academic advisement and mentorship to OT students throughout the program

Provide capstone mentorship for OTD students

Participate in admissions processes including interviews, applicant review, and recruitment events

Serve on program, department, college, and university committees as appropriate

Contribute to community-engaged initiatives and professional service activities that advance the mission of the program and university

Attend and contribute actively to program and departmental meetings on a regular basis

Qualification

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTRL)Doctoral degree in Occupational TherapyTeaching experience in higher educationResearch agenda developmentCurriculum developmentInterpersonal communication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTRL) with eligibility for licensure in the State of Michigan required

Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field