Occupational Therapy Faculty
Location
Harrisonburg, VA | United States
Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Working Title
Occupational Therapy Faculty
Position Number
1843
Posting Number
F2297
Position Type
Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Position Status
Full Time
College/Division
College of Health and Behavioral Studies
Department
100720 - Department of Health Professions
Pay Rate
Commensurate with Experience
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Is this a JMU only position?
No
Is this a grant-funded position?
No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?
No
Position Summary Information
About James Madison University
Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.
Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.
General Information
The Department of Health Professions in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies at James Madison University invites applications for a renewable-term appointment position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy program. The Occupational Therapy program, one of five programs within the Department of Health Professions, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education. The faculty member will have opportunities to work collaboratively with faculty from Athletic Training, Dietetics, Health Services Administration, and Physician Assistant Studies programs within the department as well as with faculty in other departments within the College regarding teaching, scholarship, or service.
The successful candidate will join a strong and engaged faculty committed to inclusive excellence at one of the nation's outstanding public universities. The Department of Health Professions faculty and staff have a commitment to inclusive excellence, striving to be agents of cultural humility. We aspire to uphold an environment and culture that respects and values individual differences and stand against racism, discrimination, and bias in all forms. We pledge to a growth mindset, to better address systemic issues, and to have historical awareness in developing an inclusive community that supports faculty, staff, and students in learning and growing. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment towards building equitable and inclusive environments. Join us in achieving our goal of continuing to grow as an inclusive college that embodies an atmosphere of belonging.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Teach graduate courses in an ACOTE-accredited program
- Assist in on-going curricular development, program evaluation, and accreditation activities, including increasing inclusivity and accessibility within the curriculum and program
- Serve as admissions coordinator for the occupational therapy program
- Advise graduate students and supervise graduate student research
- Participate in and mentor scholarship and community-based outreach and training programs
- Participate in service at the departmental, college, and university levels
- Demonstrate a commitment toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications - Earned master's degree in occupational therapy or related area
- At least two years of clinical practice experience in teaching content area(s)
- Initial certification as an occupational therapist by NBCOT; Eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in Virginia within 6 months of start date
- Documented excellence in teaching
- Commitment to an inclusive environment within and beyond the classroom
- Evidence of a scholarly agenda and achievement
- Record of professional service in the academic or professional setting
Preferred Qualifications - Earned doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related area (post-professional or entry- level)
- Experience or expertise in areas of teaching responsibilities for occupational therapy courses, including but not limited to: practice settings serving the adult and older adult population, functional neuroscience, motor control/motor learning, fieldwork seminar, research, or evidence-based practice
- Record of engagement in scholarly activity
- Responsiveness to the trends, forces, and opportunities facing the occupational therapy profession, and with dynamic vision for preparing future professionals to serve the region's needs
- Evidence of professional service at the state and/or national level
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
10/04/2023
Beginning Review Date
10/12/2023
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Proposed Starting Date
08/25/2024
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
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Notice of Availability - Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913.
Minimum Reference(s) Required
3
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Additional Posting Information
Applicants will need to submit the following: - completed faculty profile,
- cover letter describing your experiences and accomplishments related to teaching and scholarship,
- statement highlighting your demonstrated efforts in the areas of equity, inclusion, and access; this statement should not focus on personal values or personal experiences, but rather in actions and experiences as they relate to inclusivity in the workplace and/or classroom,
- teaching philosophy,
- curriculum vitae, and
- names and contact information of three professional references.
Inquiries may be made to Dr. Laura Dengo, Search Committee Chair, Department of Health Professions, 235 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, MSC 4315, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, email
[email protected], or phone 540-568-8971.
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