Associate Professor, Educator, OT Doctoral Program, Dept. Rehab, Exercise & Nutrition Sciences

The University of Cincinnati Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is searching for a fulltime faculty who will contribute to the department's teaching, service, and research missions. This is a 12-Month per year Educator Track position with rank commensurate with education and experience. The ideal start date is January 2025.

The Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise & Nutrition Sciences(RENS) is one of the academic units in the College of Allied Health Sciences. Our department offers graduate degrees in Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Master of Athletic Training, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Nutrition Sciences. Our undergraduate Health Sciences program offers the degree of BS in Health Science with an emphasis in the concentrations of Pre-AT, Pre-Med, Pre-OT, Pre-PA, Pre-Pharm, Pre-PT and online completer programs in pre-OT and Health Sciences. The department is housed in the brand-new Health Sciences Building located on the UC Medical Campus.

• The responsibilities of this position are teaching and service to the Department of Rehabilitation, Exercise, and Nutrition Sciences (RENS) and College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS).
• The primary teaching responsibilities include courses in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) Program as assigned by the Program Director or Department Chair.
• Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, course instruction, course development, participation in student recruitment, retention, and admissions activities, participation in program committee work, including program evaluation and accreditation tasks, and other activities as assigned by Department Chair or Program Director.
• Position requirements will be consistent with faculty evaluative criteria and the missions of the University, College, and Department.

• Terminal degree such as Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD), PhD or EdD.
• Demonstration of college level teaching.
• An equivalent of more than 2 years of relevant full-time work-related experience.
• Ohio Occupational Therapy license (or Ohio eligible).
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of computer technology and educational learning management systems.
• Evidence of strong organizational skills; strong interpersonal skills including communication, problem solving, counseling, conflict management, and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently Interest and ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to assist with a variety of tasks as assigned by Department Chair or Program Director.
• Demonstrated commitment to working within a team.

• An equivalent of more than 4 years of relevant full-time work-related experience.
• A minimum of one year of full time college teaching or equivalent collection of part time experience.
• Clinical or teaching experiences including OT evaluation and intervention for adults, hand and orthopedic conditions, administration and management, and/or mental health.
• Evidence of active research as indicated by recent peer-reviewed publications or presentations (poster/oral/educational) at state/national conferences. .
• Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
• Experience mentoring student projects (e.g. research, capstone).
• Experience in online teaching instruction.

Applicants should submit:

• Cover letter describing qualifications and interest in the position.
• Current CV.
• Statement of teaching philosophy.
• A list of at least three professional references with contact information.
• Course Evaluations will be required for an on-campus interview if selected.