Occupational Therapist Professor (Assistant, Associate, or Full)

Job Posting Title

Occupational Therapist Professor (Assistant, Associate, or Full)

Job Description

Position Overview:

KGI’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program emphasizes occupation-centered practice, innovation, leadership and advocacy, cultural responsiveness, lifestyle medicine for whole person care, research and evidence, and optimized service delivery throughout the curriculum.

The KGI OTD program offers a supportive and dynamic academic work environment with an emphasis on teamwork, innovation, and active learning. The position is a ranked faculty role as either assistant/associate/or full professor, commensurate with experience, with an emphasis in pediatrics.

The position is full-time on a 12-month schedule. A KGI OTD faculty member exemplifies an enthusiastic commitment to innovative teaching, scholarship, and service to further the mission and values of the Institute, OTD program, and occupational therapy profession.

Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) was founded in 1997 as the first higher education institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to education and research related to the applied life sciences.

KGI offers innovative postgraduate degrees and certificates that integrate life and health sciences, business, pharmacy, engineering, and genetics, focusing on industry projects, hands-on industry experiences, and team collaborations.

KGI employs an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections that allow students to become leaders in healthcare and the applied life sciences.

Located in beautiful Claremont, California, KGI is a member of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and The Claremont Colleges Services, which provides shared institutional support services.

Each nationally recognized college has its own campus, students and faculty, and distinctive mission, and each offers top-notch curricula, small classes, distinguished professors, and personalized instruction.

The Claremont Colleges consistently place at the top of national college rankings, including Forbes, Money and U.S. News and World Report, and the Princeton Review.

Education and Experience

A doctoral degree from a program recognized and accredited by the U.S. Department of Education is required. A post-professional OTD, PhD, ScD, or EdD degree is preferred.

Must also be registered and certified as an occupational therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), hold a current license to practice occupational therapy in the State of California, and have at least two years of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist with expertise in pediatrics. Previous experience in tertiary teaching and scholarship is preferred.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Teaching

• Provide active, innovative, and high-caliber learning experiences in relevant areas of expertise including general practice and professional courses as well as pediatrics.
• Fulfill teaching load requirements.
• Serve as course coordinator or contributing faculty, as assigned.
• Participate in mentorship of student research and capstone projects.
• Ensure compliance with ACOTE standards through course design and assessment.
• Provide documented expertise in areas of teaching responsibility and demonstrate knowledge of the content delivery methods.

Scholarship

• Develop and carry out a scholarship plan supporting OTD program initiatives, student research, or other relevant professional needs.
• Disseminate scholarship through professional presentations, publications, or other relevant avenues.
• Demonstrate evidence-based approaches to support expertise in content areas.

Service

• Serve on OTD program, SHS, and KGI committees, as assigned.
• Provide student advisement and mentorship.
• Participate in professional association activities or leadership.
• Support clinical and capstone program and site development and relationships.
• Engage in institutional governance and community activities.

Professionalism

Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills that support the mission, vision, and values of the OTD program, SHS, and KGI.

Support professional, interprofessional, and clinical collaborations through developing collegial relationships within and outside the Institute.

• Demonstrate commitment to working as a team through innovative problem-solving and flexibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Strong attention to detail in course planning, implementation, and assessment.
• Proficient computer, online, and learning management system skills.
• Strong work ethic and team-based approach to working in a dynamic environment.
• Superior writing skills grounded in professional knowledge.
• Positive, welcoming personality for working with colleagues, students, community and clinical partners, and others.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work comfortably, respectfully, and competently with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Available for occasional work on evenings and weekends, as event schedules may require.

Hours, Classification, and Status

This is a Faculty, full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt position. Typical working hours are between 8:00 a. m. and 6:00 p. m.; however, teaching schedules will vary based on course assignments and the operational needs of the department or Institute.

Salary range: $117,000.00 to $205,920.00 annualized. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Placement within the range is also contingent upon the academic rank of appointment, based on years of faculty experience, with the upper end of the range reserved for those appointed at the full professor rank.

KGI offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package. To learn more, visit services.claremont.edu

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans. Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.

Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters.

Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages.

Ability to travel locally as needed to meet business requirements, which may include driving or other modes of transportation. Occasionally, will be required to stand for prolonged periods of time at activities/events on and off-campus.

To Apply

• A confidential review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit the following:
• A cover letter detailing your professional experience and qualifications
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae outlining academic and professional achievements
• Contact information for three professional references, including name, title, relationship to the applicant, email address, and direct phone number
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• A statement of research philosophy
• Preliminary budgetary requirements for research start-up, if applicable

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Keck Graduate Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

It does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all terms and conditions of employment.

Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship. No visa sponsorship is available from Keck Graduate Institute.

KGI is a participating employer in E-Verify and uses the system to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees as required by federal law.

For more information about E-Verify, please visit e-verify.gov.