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Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor, Occupational TherapyDepartment Rehabilitation Science Posting Number F230145 Posting Link https: // www. ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/43342 Employer State Faculty Appointment Term Term Position Type UUP Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Fiscal Year 2022-2023Position Summary
The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences in the School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP) is recruiting a state-funded, tenure-track 10-month Assistant/Associate Professor in the Occupational Therapy Program. This position carries a high expectation of scholarship, including procurement of extramural grant funding and peer-reviewed publications. The successful candidate will also understand higher education and contemporary clinical practice and possess excellent teaching and communication skills. Advisement and research mentoring of Occupational Therapy students is expected.
Department, School, and University The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at UB has a longstanding history of excellence in clinical education in programs leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy, the BS/MS in Occupational Therapy, and the PhD in Rehabilitation Science, with entry-level and post-professional OTD program in development, and an online Certificate in Assistive and Rehabilitation Technologies. The OT and PT entry-level programs have enjoyed continuous accreditation for more than 60 years. The OT program is highly competitive with a class-size of approximately 50 students, is ranked 3rd in NY State and first among SUNY schools by US News and World Reports, and received a full 10-year accreditation from ACOTE in 2017. Our department highly values diversity among our faculty and students. For more information on the SPHHP Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, please visit: https:// sphhp.buffalo.edu/rehabilitation-science.html.
UB SPHHP is one of the only schools in the country to include both public health and health professions, providing unique opportunities for collaboration amongst students and faculty. For more information on UB SPHHP, please visit: https:// sphhp.buffalo.edu/.
Annual salary commensurate with qualification and rank of appointment.
Environment Buffalo is the second-largest city in New York State and is located on the shores of Lake Erie, upriver of the majestic Niagara Falls. Buffalo – the City of Good Neighbors – is undergoing a renaissance with a rapidly growing economy, vital academic health sciences center, and affordable cost of living. The Western New York educational system is excellent. Buffalo-Niagara is a region of 1.2 million people, world-class art galleries and museums, a comprehensive city-wide system of parks and green space, a vibrant theater and music community, and major and minor league sports teams.
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About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Contact's Name Jan TonaContact's Pronouns Contact's Title [email protected] Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-829-6741
Posting Dates
Posted 06/27/2023Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 08/01/2024
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