Clinical Assistant Professor

Georgia State University

United States, Georgia, Atlanta

Oct 22, 2024

Position Information

Posting Number	F00170P
GSU Log Number
Classification Title	Asst Professor, Clinical
Position Title	Clinical Assistant Professor
GSU Information	Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, ranked 2nd most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 6th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad. A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels. With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.
Department	Occupational Therapy
College	Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions
Campus	Atlanta
Position Type	Full Time Faculty
Posting Type	Internal/External
About the Department	The occupational therapy doctorate program ranked No. 1 among public universities in Georgia and is nationally recognized for its research, teaching, and international engagement. Innovative research, student success, place making, identity, and belongings are pillars of the program. The occupational therapy department is housed in the Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions that fosters collaborative, and inter-professional academic activity. The department offers an excellent opportunity to be engaged in nationally funded research that pushes the frontier of health in improving the quality of life for people and populations within the community, state, nation, and the world. Besides the OTD program, opportunity exists to teach in the Ph.D. of health sciences program with an occupational therapy track.
Position Description	The Department of Occupational Therapy at Georgia State University's Byrdine Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions invites applications for a Non-Tenure Track ( NTT) Faculty position within the entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate ( OTD) program. This is a full-time, nine-month term position, with the possibility of summer appointments depending on course availability. Position Duties: Deliver direct instruction in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, as well as hold office hours as assigned. Utilize both online and traditional teaching methods. Engage in indirect teaching activities such as student selection, advisement, recruitment, and retention for the OTD program. Participate in professional development activities, including seminars and workshops, to stay current with occupational therapy practices. Manage teaching assignments in alignment with the workload expectations of a non-tenure track faculty member within the Department and College. Adhere to University, College, and Department policies and procedures. Contribute to the development of the program curriculum. Assess student performance, maintain accurate records of progress, and submit final grade rosters following program and university guidelines. Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Chair of the OT department.
Required Experience	Minimum two years Occupational therapy experience in adult, physical disability, assistive technology and/or mental health/community practice.
Required Education	Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (e.g., OTD, PhD, DHS, DrOT), or a related field, at the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience	Experience teaching at the post-secondary level. Familiarity with educational theory and methodology.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Strong oral and written communication skills, along with organizational and technological proficiency.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc	Certification as an Occupational Therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy ( NBCOT), and eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Georgia at the time of appointment.
Pre-Employment Requirements	Background check.
Work Hours
Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Search Chair Contact info	Dr. Emily Buchman ebuchman@gsu.edu
Departmental contact for assistance	If you have any general questions please reach out to Wakesha Henley (whenley@gsu.edu); please include Occupational Therapy/Clinical Assistant Professor/Non-Tenure track in the subject line.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	01/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date	08/09/2024
Review of Applications Begins	08/19/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Apply at:	https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4744
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement	Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.
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