Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy

Assistant Professor
Department of Occupational Therapy
College of Health Sciences
University of Missouri - Columbia

The College of Health Sciences (fka: School of Health Professions) - Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Missouri (MU) - Columbia is seeking applicants for a full-time, 9-month, assistant professor, tenure track position to pursue an aggressive research agenda and engage in teaching and program development activities. Specifically, applicants will be expected to pursue a clinical research program focused in an area of occupational therapy practice. Teaching responsibility for this position will include teaching courses in the occupational therapy curriculum relevant to the individual's area of clinical experience and/or research interest/expertise. This position will also include mentoring PhD students through the School of Health Professions' Rehabilitation Science PhD Program.

Licensed Occupational Therapist (licensure in Missouri is expected by the time the faculty appointment starts)
PhD or equivalent research training in a field relevant to occupational therapy
Prior experience with publication and grant writing

Candidates will be evaluated on:

• Post-doctoral fellowship training
• NIH grant writing experience
• prior experience/training/expertise in functional cognition intervention methodologies
• prior teaching experience.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience for the applicant.

Applications should be submitted on-line through the University of Missouri website along with curriculum vita and letter of interest at: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job Opening 46923).

The names and contact information for three references, and any additional supporting information should be emailed to Aerin Melvin at amelvin@health.missouri.edu.

The MU College of Health Sciences (CHS) is the University of Missouri system's only school of health professions and the state's only public health program located on a health sciences campus. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of others. Every day, CHP faculty, staff, and students work towards changing lives through the integration of teaching, service and discovery. https://healthprofessions.missouri.edu/about/

With programs in rehabilitation, diagnostic and imaging sciences, public health. and social work, graduates of the School of Health Professions fill critical roles in health care. The school is comprised of eight departments and 14 disciplines, each with their own specialized accreditation processes. The school also hosts a satellite program of the University of Missouri-Kansas City College of Pharmacy.

Health professions account for more than 60 percent of the total U.S. health care workforce. Jobs in health professions are projected to grow at least through 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The school is an important member of the University of Missouri Health System. Other members include the Sinclair School of Nursing, the School of Medicine, University Hospitals and Clinics and University Physicians.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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