Description
Introduction
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About TTUHSC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.
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Position Description
The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences in the School of Health Professions at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) invites applicants for the Assistant or Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy position. The open position is for a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment in the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at the Lubbock, TX campus, emphasizing hands-on teaching.
Our goal is to attract the best educators to enrich the learning experiences of our highly talented and ambitious occupational therapy students. Join a passionate and thoughtfully constructed team and make the future of occupational therapy better and brighter!
Has a wide range of occupation-based practice expertise that aligns with several of the following practice approaches: biomechanical, rehabilitative, cognitive, and behavioral. Demonstrate qualities of an excellent educator, practitioner, colleague, and scholar and align with the TTUHSC Values-Based Culture: One Team, Kindhearted, Integrity, Visionary, and Beyond Service
Major/Essential Functions
- Teach didactic and lab courses in the entry-level OTD curriculum with emphasis in the following:
- Biomechanical and Rehabilitative Models course series
- Cognitive and Behavioral Health Models course series
- Guide and advise OTD students in academic success and professional development
- Assist the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator with the monitoring and evaluation of capstone processes
- Assist with the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of student doctoral capstone projects and experiences
- Serve on department-, campus-, and university-wide committees
- Provide service to the profession and to the broader community
- Engage in scholarship (e.g., professional presentations, research)
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Earned Doctorate i.e., OTD, PhD, EdD, ScD or other terminal degree. Candidates who will complete a post-professional (OTD) or terminal doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, EdD, etc.) by June 2026 are eligible
- Occupational Therapy licensure or eligible for licensure in the state of Texas
- Demonstrated success in teaching and working with adult learners
- 3 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist
Preferred Qualifications
- Terminal or post-professional degree
- Broad range of clinical and teaching experience covering the lifespan
- Experience with course and program development at the graduate level
- 3 years of experience in an academic role
- Evidence of scholarly achievement
