Tenure Track Faculty, Open rank
- University of New Hampshire
- Location: Durham, New Hampshire
- Category:
Faculty-Engineering-Other Engineering
- Posting Date: 11/07/2022
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Operating Title
Tenure Track Faculty, Open rankCampus Location
DurhamDepartment
UNH CHHS Occupational TherapySummary of Position
The Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty, open rank, position to begin August, 2023. The position has a 9-month academic year appointment. Candidates with a strong foundation in occupational science, and a defined research program are encouraged to apply. The Department actively promotes a scholarly, enriching environment in which faculty integrate their research activities with teaching and service. The Department of Occupational Therapy is housed in the College of Health and Human Services within a R-1 research-high, liberal arts, land grant institution. UNH provides a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a BS/MS OT track, a new Entry-level OTD track, and will be offering a BS OTA program scheduled to launch in 2024.
Teaching undergraduate and graduate coursework in programs that award a BS in Occupational Science, an MS in Occupational Therapy, and OTD in Occupational Therapy. The teaching load expectation is 4 courses per academic year but is flexible depending upon external funding supporting the faculty’s research.
Teaching undergraduate and graduate coursework in programs that award a BS in Occupational Science, an MS in Occupational Therapy, and OTD in Occupational Therapy. The teaching load expectation is 4 courses per academic year but is flexible depending upon external funding supporting the faculty’s research.
Implementing a defined program of research with ongoing dissemination;
Student academic advising and service activities within the Department, University, community, and occupational therapy profession.
Additional Job Information
UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement.
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following at the time of application:
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following at the time of application:
- Resume/Vita
- Cover Letter
- Recent Publications (1)
- Scholarship Writing Sample
- Diversity Statement
- In addition, three letters of reference will be requested at the time of a campus interview.
Applications will be reviewed beginning December 19, 2022,and the position will remain open until filled. For more information regarding this position contact Dr. Sarah Smith at s.smith@unh.edu
Posting Number
PF0711FY23Acceptable Minimum Qualifications
1. A PhD or research doctorate in occupational therapy or related field
2. A defined program of scholarship with at least one refereed publication in process
3. At least 3 years of clinical or community-based OT practice experience
4. Eligibility for NBCOT certification and NH state OT licensure
Additional Preferred Qualifications
1. OT practice expertise preferably in the area of geriatrics or adult mental health.
2. Preference for candidates with teaching and research experience in higher education. Post-doctoral experience is desirable with more than one refereed publication.
3. Expertise in the areas of telehealth, biostatistics, and/or inter- and intra-professional collaborations, supporting doctoral level capstone experiences.
4. Candidates who embrace a strong occupation-focused philosophy are preferred.
2. Preference for candidates with teaching and research experience in higher education. Post-doctoral experience is desirable with more than one refereed publication.
3. Expertise in the areas of telehealth, biostatistics, and/or inter- and intra-professional collaborations, supporting doctoral level capstone experiences.
4. Candidates who embrace a strong occupation-focused philosophy are preferred.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/51557Percent Time Information (FTE)
1Faculty Information
Tenure-TrackType of Position
FacultyPosting Date
11/03/2022Open Until Filled
YesInterested Internal Candidates Exist?
YesAppointment Type
Tenure-TrackDepartmental Information
The UNH CHHS Occupational Therapy department is actively encouraging the application of a diverse pool of candidates, seeking to further its commitment to the inclusion of underrepresented groups. Candidates will also be expected to teach effectively in an inclusive learning environment that values students’ diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
This position is responsible for the supervision of
Adjunct Staff , StudentsSpecial Requirements
A background check will be required as a condition of employment.EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
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Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide