Posting Information
Department Health Sciences - OT - 405508Posting Open Date 07/06/2023 Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Position Type Permanent Faculty Working Title Open Track, Open Rank Appointment Type Open Rank Vacancy ID FAC0004590 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 07/01/2024
Position Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
UNC – Chapel Hill is a top-ranked Carnegie classified research extensive institution serving approximately 29,000 students. Opportunities for collaboration abound with current faculty and through the North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute at UNC-CH, funded by the NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA). Located in the North Carolina Piedmont region in the heart of the Research Triangle, Chapel Hill offers a rich intellectual and cultural community, with the advantages of mild climate, scenic beauty, and easy driving distance to both the mountains and the coast. The Division is a nationally recognized leader in Occupational Science/Therapy education and research. This is an exciting opportunity to join a top-tier, highly collegial department in an idyllic campus setting.
Position Summary
The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Department of Health Sciences, School of Medicine invites applications for a 12-month, full-time, early or mid-career faculty position. This is open rank, open track so academic rank and appointment track for this faculty appointment will be dependent on experience and qualifications. Primary responsibilities include teaching content related to the occupation-centered needs of youth or older adults and advising students in the Master of Science in occupational therapy program, advising in the PhD program, engaging in scholarship, and providing service to the division, university, and profession.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Required qualifications include: (1) earned terminal research doctoral degree in occupational therapy, occupational science, or related field (e.g., PhD, ScD, EdD); (2) teaching experience in occupational therapy and/or occupational science; (3) experience and interest in working collaboratively on projects/committees; (4) ability to contribute to the Division's mission of producing research and/or practice-related scholarship relevant to occupation; and (5) currently licensed or eligible for OT licensure in the state of North Carolina prior to employment start date.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred qualifications include: (1) record of student research mentorship; (2) experience with student advising; (3) teaching experience of 3+ years; (4) clinical occupational therapy experience working with older adults or youth.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Department Contact Information
Department Contact Name and Title Suzanne Record, HR ConsultantDepartment Contact Telephone or Email suzanner[email protected] Academic Personnel Office Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to [email protected].
Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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