Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor - Occupational Therapy
Job Description
The SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY at Texas Woman’s University Health
Science Center in Denton is seeking a clinical faculty member who will thrive in a
climate of intellectual vitality and academic excellence and will support our innovative
and community-centered programs with teaching, scholarship, and service activities.
TWU’s occupational therapy program in the College of Health Sciences is a rich
scholarly environment offering the entry level OTD and PhD in Occupational Therapy
degrees. Texas Woman’s is a publicly funded co-educational institution designated as a
Doctoral/research-intensive University by the Carnegie Foundation. The main campus is
in Denton, with campuses in Dallas and Houston located within regional medical
centers.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-time, clinical position at the instructor to assistant/associate
rank. Contracts are 9-month with opportunity to expand to 12-month salary with summer
teaching. Clinical responsibilities emphasize teaching and include scholarly work and
participation in university and school service. Experience with behavioral health is a
plus.
Qualifications:
A doctorate in occupational therapy or related field required (may consider those in
progress with impending graduation).
Must hold or be eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in the State of Texas.
TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts of all academic work,
and the names with email address and contact numbers of three references via email.
Unofficial transcripts of all academic work will be expected before your application can
be fully reviewed. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
positions filled. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Dr. Martin Rice, search
committee chair (interim), at [email protected] 940-898-2803.
TWU strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of
each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among
persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.
TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or
against qualified disabled persons.
About Us
TWU is the nation’s largest university system focused on women and a federally
recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution. TWU is situated approximately 30 miles north
of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and is home to approximately 16,433 graduate and
undergraduate students across three campuses: Denton, Dallas, and Houston,
respectively. This diverse academic student community is guided by faculty committed
to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. TWU is ranked among the nation’s
top ethnically diverse institutions according to U.S. News & World Report (2022).
Texas Woman’s University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate.
Texas Woman’s University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, age, veteran’s status, or against qualified disabled persons.
All positions at Texas Woman’s University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks.
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