Faculty, Full-time - Occupational Therapy Program
Company: University of St. Augustine
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
The mission of The University of St. Augustine for Health
Sciences is the development of professional health care
practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality
classroom, clinical, and distance education.
GENERAL SUMMARY
A core faculty member at the University of St. Augustine for Health
Sciences (USAHS) provides engaging clinically-focused learning
opportunities for students in the health science professions,
through face-to-face, blended, and online delivery methods. The
faculty member is responsible for academic advising and overseeing
final program projects. They provide service to the University
through committee, curriculum improvement, and advocacy for the
profession. The faculty are scholars, being involved in building
and integrating knowledge for advancement of the profession and the
University.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching: provides student-centered learning through best practice
teaching activities
Optimizes class/lab/online environment that is conducive to student
learning by developing creative, challenging and evidence-based
learning opportunities
Uses learning assessment information to improve teaching and
curriculum; participates in quality improvement initiatives to meet
program and institutional goals
Provides current, organized, error free instructional
materials
Maintains all components of the learning environment including
online course portal management
Scholarship: actively engages in scholarship to advance knowledge
Establishes and implements an approved scholarship plan/faculty
development plan as required by accreditation and university
standards
Stays current with clinical practice and evidence that support
content area expertise and professional growth
Disseminates scholarly work consistent with University policies and
accreditation expectations
Service: supports shared governance and promoting one's profession
Serves on programmatic and university committees as assigned
Actively participates in his/her professional association
Serves as university liaison in community and/or professional
activities
Uses release time that enhances the program (e.g. - clinical
practice, consultation, advanced degree, research, service) as
approved by the program director
Participates in university governance, curriculum planning, and
functions to support development and growth of the institution
Administration: supports efficient and consistent practices across
all programs
Performs course coordinator and lead instructor roles as assigned;
works collaboratively with members of the team
Advises students on academic, professional and/or personal issues
while providing referrals when appropriate
Provides other administrative duties as assigned
Completes annual self-evaluation of faculty performance and sets
goals for the next year in collaboration with the program director;
is actively engaged in faculty development opportunities to meet
performance goals
Professionalism: displays the behaviors of a professional
academician and follows expected discipline specific Code of Ethics
Promotes professionalism by modeling and encouraging such behaviors
inside and outside the classroom setting
Supports and exemplifies the University's core values
Actively engages in interprofessional collaboration activities
Upholds and enforces student and faculty handbook policies and
University policies/procedures
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Academic Program
Director
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
Reports to: Academic Program Director/Assistant Academic Program
Director
Positions Supervised: Contributing Faculty, Lab Assistants when
assigned to courses
TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL & PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on
performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Post-professional doctoral degree preferred. Candidates currently
enrolled in a post-professional doctorate program will be
considered.
Teaching experience at the college/university level preferred.
Experience with distance learning preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required.
Experience in scholarly activity preferred.
LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATION
Faculty Members must be appropriately credentialed, possess an
earned degree from an accredited institution or recognized by a
country's ministry of education in the discipline being taught, and
be licensed or license-eligible in order to teach in specific
programs.
TRAVEL
Some travel may be requested up to 20% of the time
BUSINESS COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate
the following competencies:
Committed to Mission and Values - Has a clear understanding of
institution's mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating
learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning
journey.
Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline - Compelled by the
opportunity to contribute through research, scholarship
professional practice or creativity
Accountable -Takes personal responsibility for own goals and
outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations,
follows through on commitments to students and holds them
accountable for assignments and performance
Collaborative - Works cooperatively with others across the
institution and beyond, including the community and through
partnerships. Represents own interests while being inclusive and
fair to others.
Communicates Effectively - Adapts oral and written communication
approach and style to the audience and based on the message. Also
listens attentively to others.
Drives Engagement - Makes students feel welcome, understood and
valued. Creates a learning environment that is compelling,
challenging and productive.
Academic Discipline Expertise - Has sufficient credentials,
industry expertise and/or experience in the discipline to teach
according to the standards and qualifications required.
Education Design - Designs learning experiences closely linked to
learning outcomes including lesson planning, design of project,
work integrated, group learning experiences, or interactive
learning objects. Has depth of expertise in pedagogy, andragogy and
overall learning effectiveness.
Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills - Manages small,
large, blended, hybrid and/or online classrooms, monitoring and
ensuring participation, managing one's own and students' time and
attention effectively.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but
may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves
operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours
daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional
office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other
physical functions as necessary.
Physical requirements of this position include the following:
-- Does not apply
The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is an equal
opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of age, race,
religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national
origin.
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