Ranked Faculty of Graduate Occupational Therapy Program

Ranked Faculty of Graduate Occupational Therapy Program

Division : Academic Affairs

Department / Office : MA Occupational Therapy

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The Graduate Occupational Therapy Program at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full time tenure track faculty position starting in January 2025.

St. Catherine University offers master's, doctoral, and post-professional degrees in Occupational Therapy. Faculty are responsible for the teaching and learning of students in these programs.

In addition to teaching and learning, faculty are expected to participate in scholarship and service to the department, the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health Sciences, the Graduate College, the University, the profession of occupational therapy, and the community.

Faculty must have documented expertise in their areas of teaching responsibility and knowledge of content delivery methods as well as expertise necessary to ensure appropriate curriculum design, content delivery, and program evaluation.

Responsibilities :

• Designs, teaches, evaluates and revises course content to reflect evidence-based practice and most current knowledge in the field.
• Carries out excellence in teaching and advising with a diverse student population.
• Develops and demonstrates learner-centered strategies.
• Collaborates with other faculty to teach in areas of content expertise.
• Designs, teaches, evaluates, and revises course content and learning experiences in assigned courses to promote student learning.
• Adheres to the defined grading procedures and standards in accordance with the grading policies of the University.
• Establishes positive relationships with students to promote their success.
• Models professional attitudes and behaviors.
• Provides prompt, quality feedback and advising to students.
• Refers students to support services as appropriate.
• Attends events to orient, support, celebrate, and / or reward student activities.
• Establishes office hours to accommodate student needs.
• Developing and carrying out scholarly activities in collaboration with faculty, students, and the community in an area of interest in alignment with departmental scholarship agenda.
• Engages in professional development activities that strengthens expertise and enhances ability to fulfill responsibilities as a faculty member.
• Produces scholarship that is shared with external audiences through peer-reviewed publication and / or presentation beyond the University and local levels.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders.

Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching.

Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening / weekend / online formats.

Minimum Qualifications :

Doctoral degree is required from an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education (USDE).

• Initially certified occupational therapist with licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as an occupational therapist in Minnesota.
• Demonstrated expertise in assigned areas of teaching.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Some post baccalaureate level teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in pediatrics or management administration is preferred but not required.
• Clinical practice experience

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency.

Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

Application instructions :

Posting Number : 20220252-FAC

Posting Start Date : 10 / 01 / 2024

Application Deadline : 10 / 31 / 2024

To apply, visit https : / / stcatherine.peopleadmin.com / postings / 9261

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St.

Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members.

Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply.

Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at [email protected] or 651-690-6565.

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