- Occupational Therapy Program Faculty | Tenure Track 2025-2026 | I02284 Slippery Rock
- Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, PA, United States
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Posting Details
Position Details
Posting Number
I02284
Classification Title
Occupational Therapy Program Faculty
Working Title
Occupational Therapy Program Faculty | Tenure Track 2025-2026 |
I02284
Employee Group
Faculty
Bargaining Unit
APSCUF
Location
Harrisville Building
Department
Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Pay Rate
Employment Type
Regular FT
Work Schedule
Faculty will be expected to teach 9 workload (full-time, 1 FTE ),
maintain at least 5 office hours across three days each week, and
attend department faculty/staff meetings.
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
Slippery Rock University’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate program
within the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Sciences is
seeking an enthusiastic and self-driven full-time, tenure-track
faculty member to join our OT program team. This position is
expected to start in Fall 2025. The role involves contributing to
the curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation for our
program, which trains future occupational therapists as generalists
with a focus on the OT process across the lifespan. As a key
faculty member, you will be responsible for creating, delivering,
and assessing course content aligned with program objectives,
representing the OT program at professional events, recruiting
applicants, advising students, and ensuring ACOTE accreditation
standards are met. We are looking for a collaborative team player
committed to advancing the SRU OT Program through an occupational
justice framework and community engagement. The role may include
clinical site visits, fostering strong relationships with local
community members, and clinical facilities. Responsibilities may
also involve classroom and laboratory instruction, as well as
clinical site visits. Additionally, the position requires
engagement in scholarly activities, university and program service,
and involvement in professional organizations. Ongoing clinical
practice or research is encouraged.
Minimum Qualifications
Must hold a license to practice as an occupational therapist in the
state of Pennsylvania. Must hold an earned doctoral degree awarded
by an institution that is accredited by a USDE -recognized
institutional accrediting agency. Doctoral degrees are not limited
to a doctorate in occupational therapy ( ACOTE, A. 2. 5.).
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the education of
diverse populations. Successful performance in an on-campus
interview, including teaching demonstration is also required.
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of three years of clinical practice as a licensed
occupational therapist is required. Prior higher education
experience in instructing graduate health students is preferred.
Clinical experience and teaching experience in the following areas
preferred: scholarship/research and assistive technology.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
09/12/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects,
encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all.
Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of
purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation.
Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes
all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage,
gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or
socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in
the working environment, and in the daily life of the university
community.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national
origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its
programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and
University policies.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Chief Human Resource Officer
205 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2070
Special Instructions to Applicants
Transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload
either official or unofficial transcripts using the “Transcript”
selection under Required Documents.
Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal
background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151
(Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI )
clearance prior to appointment.
Full consideration given to applications received by October 15,
2024.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Professional Reference Letter
• Professional Reference Letter 2
• Professional Reference Letter 3
Optional Documents
• Resume
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 3
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