Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
Company: West Coast University
Location: Cypress
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
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. 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. - - - #HEJ #LI-AM1ABOUT USFor over 100 years, West Coast
University has been educating and preparing students for
professional careers across our six campuses located in Southern
California, Dallas, Miami, and Online. As part of our unique
student-centric approach to advanced healthcare education you will
be empowering future healthcare professionals. At West Coast
University our students are Ahead of the Curve. Our Mission is to
embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to
professional success. We deliver transformational education within
a culture of integrity and personal accountability. Our benefited
faculty and associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package
including:
Function: Faculty
Keywords: West Coast University, Cypress , Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, Education / Teaching , Cypress, California
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