OT clinical assistant/associate professor (10-month)

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title OT clinical assistant/associate professor (10-month)
Department Rehabilitation Science
Posting Number F240104
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/52061
Employer State
Faculty Appointment Term Term
Position Type UUP Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Summary
The Department of Rehabilitation Science in the School of Public Health and Health Professions ( SPHHP ) is recruiting one 10-month, state-funded, Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor.

Responsibilities to include:

• Teaching courses in UB's Occupational Therapy BS/MS program
• Mentoring OT student research groups
• Be expected to teach up to 12 credit hours per Fall and Spring semesters

The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching, scholarship and service mission of the program. Duties may include:

• Teaching lecture and laboratory courses
• Mentoring students in research projects
• Advising students and contributing to ongoing curriculum quality improvement.
• Knowledge of higher education and contemporary clinical practice are essential along with research experience and excellent communication skills.

The Department of Rehabilitation Science at UB has a longstanding history of excellence in clinical education in programs leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy, the BS/MS in Occupational Therapy, and the PhD in Rehabilitation Science, with a post professional OTD program in development. The PT and OT entry-level programs have enjoyed continuous accreditation for more than 70 years. The OT program is highly competitive with a class-size of approximately 40-50 students, and received a full 10-year accreditation from ACOTE in 2017. For more information on the SPHHP Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, please visit: http://sphhp.buffalo.edu/rehabilitation-science.html.

UB SPHHP is one of the only schools in the country to include both public health and health professions, providing unique opportunities for collaboration amongst students and faculty. For more information on UB SPHHP , please visit: http://sphhp.buffalo.edu/.

The University at Buffalo is the State University of New York's largest and most comprehensive research-intensive university and is its primary center for professional education and training. We are Middle States Commission on Higher Education accredited and a member of the Association of American Universities. UB provides a rich environment for collaborative and transdisciplinary research with faculty within the SPHHP and at other schools located in the Academic Health Center (Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Dental Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing).
Environment.

Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State and is located on the shores of Lake Erie, upriver of the majestic Niagara Falls. Buffalo - the City of Good Neighbors - is undergoing a renaissance with a rapidly growing economy, vital academic health sciences center, and affordable cost of living. The Western New York educational system is excellent. Buffalo-Niagara is a region of 1.2 million people, world-class art galleries and museums, a comprehensive city-wide system of parks and green space, a vibrant theater and music community, and major and minor league sports teams.

Annual salary commensurate with qualification and rank of appointment.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
-Post-professional doctoral degree in related field
-Licensed OT eligible for New York licensure
-Knowledge of higher education and contemporary clinical practice Research experience
-Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
PhD and/or OTDhighly preferred
-Expertise in school-based practice

Physical Demands
Salary Range $70,000 - $90,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Type Full-Time
Campus South Campus
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Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information

Contact's Name Janice Tona
Contact's Pronouns she/her
Contact's Title Clinical Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Program Director
Contact's Email tona@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-6741

Posting Dates

Posted 08/23/2024
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 01/01/2025

References

Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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   • No Current Employment Affiliation
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3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Teaching Statement

Optional Documents

1. Research Statement