Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant / Associate Professor-in-Residence in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, Department of Brain Health, School of Integrated Health Sciences.
ROLE of the POSITION
The UNLV School of Integrated Health Sciences, Department of Brain Health is accepting applications for an Assistant / Associate Professor-in-Residence in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program.
This position is a teaching position with significant responsibility for the occupations and research component of the curricular sequence.
The Assistant / Associate Professor-in-Residence is a non-tenure-track position on a 9-month appointment in the Occupational Therapy Program.
Primary responsibilities for this position include doctoral level teaching, mentoring capstone projects, scholarship, and participation in university, professional, and department service activities.
The successful candidate is expected to meet University criteria related to research, teaching, and service and be comfortable engaging community partners and partnerships.
Anticipated start date will be January 1, 2025.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a post-professional doctoral degree, PhD, ScD, EdD or similar degree in a health-related field, such as Rehabilitation Science, Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science, etc.
The degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university, and the candidate eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Nevada.
Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.
The candidate must have at least two (2) years clinical practice and at least two (2) years academic teaching experience, with graduate teaching experience preferred.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.
They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
Competitive total rewards package including :
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
discounts on and off campus
for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles