Job Description Summary
The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month non-tenured faculty appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Professor to serve as the Assistant Program Director and core faculty member for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Residential Program.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type0
Faculty
Cost Center
CC000227 CHP - OT
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
The Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month non-tenured faculty appointment at the level of Associate Professor or Professor to serve as the Assistant Program Director and core faculty member for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Residential Program. The OTD program has a sustained record of excellence in education, research, leadership, and service. Working in a new state-of-the-art teaching facility and a world-class teaching hospital, MUSC students engage in interprofessional groups that mirror the world beyond the classrooms. The OTD program is fully accredited by ACOTE and is ranked 8th in the nation for OT programs by the U.S. News and World Report. The faculty have received numerous awards and accolades for teaching excellence and innovative curricular design at the local, regional, and national levels. Post-professional educational opportunities also exist through a post-professional OTD and a Ph.D. in Health and Rehabilitation Science.
As part of the greater MUSC enterprise, the Division of OT is integral to the states only academic health sciences center known for its excellence in interprofessional education. In addition, the College of Health Professions (CHP) is ranked 11th in the nation in total NIH funding among Schools of Allied Health & Health Professions. OT faculty and students collaborate with a broad range of educators, clinicians, and researchers across the state, and several faculty hold dual appointments in CHP and other MUSC Departments. Through its strong history, outstanding record of educating occupational therapists, and dedication to interprofessional education and research, the Division of OT is poised to advance the Departments and the College's overall goal of achieving national distinction in education, research, leadership, and service.
The successful faculty candidate is expected to enhance current teaching and mentoring activities within the OTD program, develop a scholarly agenda, and participate in community and professional service appropriate for the faculty rank. Combinations of areas of clinical expertise are welcome, and we encourage interdisciplinary and diverse perspectives. Candidates from all clinical and teaching backgrounds relevant to rehabilitation will be fully considered. Candidates for Associate Professor and Professor must have a proven track record of scholarship, graduate student advising, and teaching at the Doctoral level consistent with MUSC-ranked faculty. Evidence of leadership experience in an academic setting is preferred. The final rank and salary of the successful candidate will be commensurate with experience.
Ideal candidates would identify with the MUSC College of Health Professions core values: Compassion, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity and Respect.
The successful candidate will:
Have or must be eligible for licensure in South Carolina
Have a minimum of six years of previous faculty experience.
Have a terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities (Ph.D., Ed.D., DSc, etc.)
Understand higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in occupational therapy clinical education; knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting didactic coursework, capstone and fieldwork, and the profession.
Understand higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in occupational therapy clinical education; knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting didactic coursework, capstone and fieldwork, and the profession.
Have an active scholarly agenda.
Engage in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
Essential Tasks and Functions:
The faculty member must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the faculty member can perform the jobs essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Administrative Responsibilities
Oversight of the OTD curriculum and curriculum revisions/modifications. They will prepare all curriculum forms (minor and subsequent changes) and submit them to the residential program director, who serves as the Division Director (DD), for final approval. They will assure all information, curricula, publications, and website information is up to date. They will assist the DD in planning and facilitating faculty retreats focused on curriculum changes/modifications and the OT Divisions strategic plans.
Represent the OTD Residential Program to MUSC, the community, and the occupational therapy profession. Attend program, division, college, and national-level leadership meetings when the residential program director/DD is unavailable.
Provide direct support to the DD for all external (ACOTE, NBCOT) and internal (University, College, Department, and Division) reports. This includes annual reports, semi-annual reports, interim reports, and reaccreditation self-study.
Teaching and Education Responsibilities
Demonstrate contemporary knowledge and skill/expertise in the areas of assigned teaching.
Communicate effectively and professionally, in writing and orally, both in person and online.
Service Responsibilities
Based on the rank status of the faculty member, service should be at least at the state, national, or international level. All MUSC OTD faculty will participate in Program/Division and Departmental service.
Scholarship Responsibilities
Additional Job Description
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform pinching operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and c
