Boston University, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Position ID:
Position Title:
Lecturer, Department of Occupational Therapy
Position Type:
Non tenure-track faculty
Position Location:
Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2025/01/02 11:59PM
(posted 2024/04/18, listed until 2025/01/02)
(posted 2024/04/18, listed until 2025/01/02)Position Description:
*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
Lecturer, Department of Occupational Therapy Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Boston University Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences invites applications for a full-time Lecturer (non-tenure track) position to join the Department of Occupational Therapy. This Lecturer position will have responsibility for teaching courses in the graduate entry-level doctoral in Occupational Therapy (EL-OTD), with the potential for teaching in the undergraduate Bachelor’s in Science in Behavior and Health (BSBH), in addition to other responsibilities in the Occupational Therapy Department. Boston University is an AAU institution with a long and distinguished tradition of dedication to inclusion and social justice. Boston University comprises 17 schools and colleges, more than 300 programs of study, 37,000 students from more than 140 countries, and 10,000 faculty and staff. Boston University is a “R1” (very high activity) research university, with more than $645 million in total research awards in FY23, and more than 7,600 publications in 2023. Students choose Boston University because of its rigorous academics, global recognition, wealth of faculty research projects, urban, residential campus, and excellent student-to-faculty ratio. Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is one of the country’s leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. Home to more than 1,150 undergraduate and 575 graduate students, Sargent College combines outstanding faculty and cutting-edge research to provide superb education and clinical experiences. The college has more than 25 on-campus research facilities, clinical centers, and labs. It offers top-ranked degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, language and hearing sciences, health science, athletic training, human physiology, behavior and health, and nutrition. Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences includes diversity as one of our strategic goals. We are especially committed to increasing the participation of underrepresented groups at BU and throughout our professional organizations. The Occupational Therapy (OT) Department offers an entry-level doctoral degree program (EL-OTD), a post-professional online doctoral degree program, an undergraduate degree in Behavior and Health (BSBH), and a PhD in Rehabilitation Science. Our EL-OTD is ranked by US News and World Report as #1. Our faculty are world-renowned, leading the field in clinical experience and research, and are passionate about engaging students in these professional activities. We focus on community-based practice and emerging practice areas, with hands-on, practical experiences integrated throughout our curricula. Classes taught in the EL-OTD program include Analysis and Adaptation of Occupation, Evidence-based Practice I, Occupational Across the Lifecourse, Functional Movement: analysis and assessment, OT Process, Assistive Technology, Learning and Behavior Change, Skills for Occupation Based Practice, Occupation Based Practice with Groups, Occupation-based Practice for Individuals, and others. The Bachelor of Science in Behavior and Health (BSBH) program in the OT Department offers unparalleled opportunities to study, learn, and explore a range of career paths related to healthcare and the social and behavioral sciences. Upon graduation, students are well prepared to work in hospitals, schools, nonprofits, community settings, social and human service organizations, research labs, consulting, and more. The BSBH program opens doors to many graduate school and career possibilities, in areas such as occupational therapy and rehabilitation, medicine, dentistry, social work, psychology, public health, physician assistantship, nursing, theology, law, business, and beyond. Lecturer position: At Boston University, a Lecturer is a faculty member appointed primarily to provide instruction for a stated term. This is a full-time, renewable, 9-month, non-tenure track appointment that is scheduled to begin anytime between September 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, depending on the candidate and final approval of the academic appointment. The initial term is three years and is renewable based on performance and the continued availability of funding. The Lecturer will teach, advise students, and participate in service to Sargent College. A successful candidate will have training and professional experience in occupational therapy, strong clinical skills, and be prepared to teach a variety of courses offered through the EL-OTD program. The Occupational Therapy Department at Sargent College is an outstanding place to work and grow one’s career because we offer unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, connection with students, provide generous resources to support teaching and scholarship, and are intentional about building a community of vibrant, diverse, and caring professionals who focus on student learning. The selected candidate will be someone who wants to make an impact on the future of occupational therapy practice, is passionate about teaching, adds to the Sargent College culture, and demonstrates a commitment to health equity. Qualifications: Candidates must have • A doctoral degree, such as a PhD, OTD, ppOTD or other equivalent. • Four or more years of clinical experience providing Occupational Therapy in hospital, community, home-based, or school settings • A demonstrated track record of excellent interpersonal skills (i.e., communicating effectively with students and colleagues) • Organizational skills (i.e., capacity to create and maintain an easy-to-use Blackboard site for course materials) Preference will be given to candidates with • Prior experience teaching, which may include guest lecturing or responsibility for a portion of an undergraduate or graduate course • Established line of scholarship, with published peer-reviewed papers or conference presentations What to expect from our process: We will begin reviewing applications immediately upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Once we receive a completed application (see below for details), we will arrange an initial video call, and invite selected candidates for an on-campus, in-person, day-long interview. The in-person interview will include a 45 minute job talk and a 45 minute teaching demonstration. Application: Your application should be submitted through https://academicjobsonline.org You should not submit your application through the Boston University HR website. Your application submission shall include: • Cover letter • Curriculum vitae (cv) • Statement of teaching. In addition to summarizing teaching and any clinical experience, and teaching philosophy, please describe how, as a teacher and mentor, you would engage and sustain our institutional commitment to fostering a more inclusive university culture and climate. • Name of three references external to BU. Letters of recommendations will be required for hiring and will be requested for all candidates invited to interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses )
And anything else requested in the position description.
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