Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
Roanoke, Virginia
Employer: Virginia Jobs
Industry: Occupational Therapy, Department of-11510
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
Agency: Academic Affairs-10
Location: Roanoke & Radford
FLSA: Exempt/ Not eligible for overtime
Hiring Range: Salary Commensurate With Experience
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Radford University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2024. The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree program in two campus locations, including Radford and Roanoke, Virginia. We offer both, an in-person MOT degree option as well as an MOT hybrid bridge track for Occupational Therapy Assistants. The primary campus location for this position is in Radford but teaching across campus locations (Radford and Roanoke) and in both MOT tracks (in-person and hybrid) is expected.
The Department of Occupational Therapy is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive teaching and learning community and we value diversity on our humble path to accessible excellence for students, faculty, and staff.
The successful candidate for this position will:
The main Radford University campus is located in Radford, Virginia, nestled in the New River Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The City of Radford is bordered by the New River, which is recognized as the "second oldest river in the world" in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Downtown Radford is home to a variety of locally owned shops, restaurants, and a weekly farmer's market. A retail hub with a regional mall and major chain stores as well as restaurants is less than 10 miles from campus.
Our Roanoke location is 40 miles from main campus in the 'Star City' with beautiful mountain views and an urban vibe. The city of Roanoke is home to more than 70 parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and was named one of the ten most bike-friendly areas in the United States. Many local festivals such as the Go Outside Festival and the Local Colors Festival are enjoyed by residents annually.
The region overall offers an abundance of recreation opportunities at nearby rivers, lakes, parks, and forests. Dozens of biking, hiking, and water trails are accessible within a 30-60 minute drive, including access points to the Appalachian Trail, George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, and the New River Trail.
Several metropolitan areas can be reached within a few hours by car, bus, or train from Radford and Roanoke, including:
• Charlotte, NC (2-3 hours)
• Richmond, VA (3-3 ½ hours)
• Washington, D.C. (4-5 hours)
• Nashville, TN (6-6 ½ hours)
A regional airport provides non-stop flight services to many cities on the East coast, including New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Orlando, Atlanta, and others.
Please visit the Radford website at http://www.radford.edu for more information.
Minimum Qualifications:
Agency: Academic Affairs-10
Location: Roanoke & Radford
FLSA: Exempt/ Not eligible for overtime
Hiring Range: Salary Commensurate With Experience
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
The Department of Occupational Therapy at Radford University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2024. The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree program in two campus locations, including Radford and Roanoke, Virginia. We offer both, an in-person MOT degree option as well as an MOT hybrid bridge track for Occupational Therapy Assistants. The primary campus location for this position is in Radford but teaching across campus locations (Radford and Roanoke) and in both MOT tracks (in-person and hybrid) is expected.
The Department of Occupational Therapy is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive teaching and learning community and we value diversity on our humble path to accessible excellence for students, faculty, and staff.
The successful candidate for this position will:
- Teach across the curriculum with an emphasis on pediatrics
- Advise and mentor MOT graduate students
- Supervise level I fieldwork students
- Contribute to a departmental scholarship agenda
- Serve on a variety of committees at the departmental and University level
- Take part in curriculum and program development
The main Radford University campus is located in Radford, Virginia, nestled in the New River Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The City of Radford is bordered by the New River, which is recognized as the "second oldest river in the world" in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Downtown Radford is home to a variety of locally owned shops, restaurants, and a weekly farmer's market. A retail hub with a regional mall and major chain stores as well as restaurants is less than 10 miles from campus.
Our Roanoke location is 40 miles from main campus in the 'Star City' with beautiful mountain views and an urban vibe. The city of Roanoke is home to more than 70 parks, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and was named one of the ten most bike-friendly areas in the United States. Many local festivals such as the Go Outside Festival and the Local Colors Festival are enjoyed by residents annually.
The region overall offers an abundance of recreation opportunities at nearby rivers, lakes, parks, and forests. Dozens of biking, hiking, and water trails are accessible within a 30-60 minute drive, including access points to the Appalachian Trail, George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, and the New River Trail.
Several metropolitan areas can be reached within a few hours by car, bus, or train from Radford and Roanoke, including:
• Charlotte, NC (2-3 hours)
• Richmond, VA (3-3 ½ hours)
• Washington, D.C. (4-5 hours)
• Nashville, TN (6-6 ½ hours)
A regional airport provides non-stop flight services to many cities on the East coast, including New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Orlando, Atlanta, and others.
Please visit the Radford website at http://www.radford.edu for more information.
Minimum Qualifications:
- hold a doctoral degree
- be currently certified by NBCOT
- be eligible for licensure to practice Occupational Therapy in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Clinical experience in pediatrics >3 years
- Teaching experience in higher education
- Experience working with underserved, and/or diverse populations
- Evidence of the development of a scholarship record
Created: 2024-06-25
Reference: 14139_qMhFwYvlCvHL
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Roanoke
ZIP: 24014
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