SUMMARY: 

Reporting directly to the Dean and/or Department Chair of the program, the Assistant Professor, OT (Graduate) supports the University in fulfillment of its mission, purpose and goals. Provides program-specific expertise and is actively engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports University, Campus, and/or departmental goals in order to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning, workplace and placement expectations. Provides professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator, role model, mentor and facilitator. Creates an educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability. Focuses extensively on facilitating student learning associated with prescribed course and program learning outcomes.  Actively and substantively participates in assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes.  Vigorously upholds a culture of academic integrity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Fulfills assigned teaching load.
• Participates in and contributes to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous improvement plan as set forth by the University.
• Regularly contributes to improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi utilizing identified University processes 
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process and for individual students.
• Keeps regular approved office hours (for faculty).
• Follows established University protocols for providing timely feedback and/or academic advising (student Letters of Concern, etc.).
• Demonstrates advanced teaching skills as demonstrated by: 

1. student evaluations
2. peer evaluations (if assigned)
3. self-evaluation
4. administration reviews
5. evidence of student achievement of course student learning outcomes

• Mentors students and mentors faculty as assigned by department/program dean/chair

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND SERVICE:

• Attends Department, College and University meetings/councils as arranged/approved by supervisor.
• Demeanor reflects collegiality; behavior demonstrates professional and ethical conduct.
• Maintains membership in professional organization.
• Networks within professional community both inside and outside the University.
• Actively and substantively participates in University initiatives as assigned.
• Assists with assessment, critique and evaluation of overall curriculum and may lead the process of revisions to program and syllabi (if necessary) while ensuring quality.
• Contributes/demonstrates ongoing service in at least one of the following areas:

1. Community or Public Service
2. Profession (member of professional organization)
3. University  

EDUCATION:

• Must provide a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to education theory and practice, or current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching, or current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery. 
• Terminal academic doctorate required (PhD, EdD, DSc) in Occupational Therapy or related field.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certified by NBCOT (The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) as an OTR (Registered Occupational Therapist) required.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California required.
• Membership with the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC) required.
• Membership with the American Occupational Therapy Association required.
• Must meet and maintain the qualifications and standards set forth by any accreditation body that West Coast University is accredited by or in process of obtaining accreditation from, for area of expertise and expectations of faculty member as set forth in regulatory documents. 
• Must maintain any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the requirements of the teaching role. 
• Current certification in basic life support procedures including healthcare provide CPR with an Automated External Defibrillator.
• Health certifications for an OSHA Category I classified position (potential for exposure to infectious diseases at work).  As an essential component of the West Coast University infection-control program immunizations and tuberculosis clearance documentation is required in accordance with current CDC and OSHA recommendations and guidelines for Health-Care Personnel. Below are health certification details which are subject to change as required by OSHA and CDC.
• Immunizations – based on the CDC Recommended Immunizations for Health-Care Personnel (HCP), all HCPs must submit documentation of immunization to Hepatitis B (series of three doses with anti-HBs serologic testing 1-2 months after dose #3), proof of immunity to Hepatitis B, or a signed declination; Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR); Varicella (chickenpox); and Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (booster every 10 years).   Highly recommended immunizations for the HCP include Influenza (yearly), Hepatitis A, and Pneumonia.  For some individuals, a titer test will be indicated vs. vaccinations.  Titer tests showing immunity to listed pathogens are acceptable.  Titer tests showing a negative response require appropriate immunizations and follow-up titers must be completed and submitted.  If one or more of the listed immunizations are contraindicated, documentation must be submitted clearly identifying the reason(s).  Clinical laboratory reports with facility stamp and medical doctor’s signature are required.
• Tuberculosis Clearance – the CDC Guidelines for Preventing the Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Health-Care Settings are intended to protect the HCP and patients.  The TB screening program consists of two major components:  (1) baseline single test for M. tuberculosis infection and (2) serial testing/screening for M. tuberculosis infection.  The HCP must have a baseline single test followed by serial skin testing every 6 months.  If the HCP has a baseline positive result or has previously had a positive result, a chest radiograph must be completed to exclude a diagnosis of TB disease.  Thereafter, every 6 months the HCP must receive a symptom screen.  Documentation of positive skin test and negative chest x-ray must be submitted.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• 0-4 years of teaching in a University (or College) setting or previous rank of assistant professor awarded by a regionally accredited institution. Teaching experience in occupational therapy courses and initiated research interest focused on evidence-based clinical research is strongly preferred. 
• Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process desirable. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.
• Documented experience or certification(s) in area(s) of specialization (neuro-rehabilitation, or mental health, or orthopedic/hand rehabilitation, or pediatrics) required.
• Should provide a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to education theory and practice, or current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching, or current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery. 
• Expertise in areas such as adult neurological diseases, mental health, or research is preferred.

Compensation Range:

$82,915.01 - $120,201.01

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