Research Faculty - Health and Rehabilitation Sciences - (Open Rank/Track Faculty

Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - faculty positions within the university that are not tenure track and not eligible for tenure; on a fixed term contract.amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp;Persons with the title of professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, assistant professor-clinical and instructor-clinical. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty department and, as appropriate, regional campus; Clinical faculty are teacher/practitioners and will be engaged primarily in teaching activities. amp;nbsp;These faculty normally have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field or equivalent experience.

Position Overview

The Ohio State Universitys School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences invites applications for a clinical faculty member within our Occupational Therapy (OT) division at the Professor-Clinical, Associate Professor-Clinical, or Assistant Professor-Clinical rank. This position consists of an initial 5-year appointment that is renewable based upon annual reviews. We are seeking faculty who will teach within the OT program in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; mentor students; participate in accreditation activities and teach a variety of courses in support of the OT program. Successful candidates must have appropriate educational preparation to teach within our OT program. Our clinical faculty have a majority of their time committed to teaching but must have a record of excellence or strong evidence of ability to meet expectations not only as an educator but also a productive scholar, and committed professional. The scholarship of discovery, scholarship of integration, scholarship of application, and scholarship of teaching and learning are all valued forms of scholarship for clinical faculty.

The Ohio State University ACOTE-accredited OTD program highly values teaching excellence and professional leadership. Ohio State OT is highly ranked, boasts 100% NBCOT pass rate success over the last three years, offers a multitude of simulation, didactic and clinical experiences to our students, and offer multiple opportunities for student specialization in research, and practice through our cutting edge doctoral capstone.

• Track: This is a clinical faculty position, non-tenure.
• Rank: Open rank
• Language Requirements: English
• Sponsorship offered

Performance Objectives

Successful candidates must be able to:

• teach in-person and online within adult rehabilitation and/or orthopedic OT;
• contribute to our graduate programs (MS or PhD) in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences;
• mentor students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles;
• Mentor students completing capstone projects in the OTD program;
• contribute to the science of the profession through a focused scholarship program; and
• contribute high level service to the program, School, College, University and professional organizations.
• The candidate will undertake 65% teaching, 10 - 25% scholarship,10 - 25% service.

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Education and Experience Requirements

Required: degree in occupational therapy; licensure or eligibility for licensure as an occupational therapist in the State of Ohio; evidence of strong teaching ability, including distance/online; ability to mentor graduate amp; professional students. Earned terminal doctoral degree (e.g. EdD, PhD, ScD, DHSc, post-professional clinical doctoral degree or equivalent).

Desired: clinical expertise in adult rehabilitation and/or orthopedics (e.g. disorders of the upper extremity; biomechanics)

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [insert link to posting for advertisements]. Application materials must include:

Required:

• Cover letter. Please include a summary of your CV that highlights your key accomplishments, skills, and qualifications that match the job posting and three or more professional references.
• Curriculum Vita (CV).
• Statement of Scholarship. Please describe the work you have previously completed, identify what the next steps may be and how/what they will contribute to your ongoing scholarship goals over the next 5 years.
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring. Please include the impact and influence of your scholarship and disciplinary context on your teaching. Include the teaching goals you have for yourself and for your students and how your teaching enacts these beliefs and goals.

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Medicine

The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Ohio State University is a nationally recognized leader in the education of health and providers in the areas of athletic training, health information management, medical dietetics, medical laboratory science, occupational therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and radiologic sciences and therapy. Graduates of these programs are leaders in their fields who use their knowledge of advanced techniques and technology to deliver quality patient care.

Division of Occupational Therapy

The Division of Occupational Therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) is located in a large, energetic academic medical center and research extensive university, offering an array of collaboration and innovation opportunities. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, collaborative and well-balanced faculty of successful scientists, master clinicians, and professional leaders with records of excellence in teaching, scholarship, professional service and clinical practice in one of the countrys most established OT programs. The Division of Occupational Therapy offers an entry-level occupational therapy doctorate, a dual-degree OTD PhD track, and an online certificate in Assistive and Rehabilitation Technology.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

The Ohio State UniversitysShared Valuesinclude Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).

Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyondits Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.