Assistant/Associate Professor - Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Posted: Friday, October 30, 2020
University of Florida
Assistant/Associate Professor
Department of Occupational Therapy
The Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida, invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position to join a dynamic and expanding department. The successful applicant will serve as faculty in the Department of Occupational Therapy, with primary responsibilities in research and teaching and secondary responsibilities in service activities as assigned. Research-related duties include all aspects of scholarship such as proposal development and submission; implementing and executing existing and new grants; scientific dissemination including conference presentations, manuscript publications, knowledge translation activities, and scientific report writing; and mentoring graduate students.
Applicants must have a research doctorate in occupational therapy, occupational science, public health, another rehabilitation science discipline or comparable area of specialization. Preferred candidates are licensed/license-eligible as an occupational therapist in the state of Florida. Successful applicants will have clearly defined expertise in their area of scholarship, a record of peer-reviewed publications in credible journals, and demonstrate excellence in teaching. Successful applicants at the Associate level will have a strong record of external grant funding in order to contribute to our vibrant research portfolio, with preferred candidates conducting work that addresses health disparities, underserved populations, cultural competence, or social justice. The University of Florida's Department of Occupational Therapy seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Florida, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. The Department of Occupational Therapy is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, research, and/or service.
The Department of Occupational Therapy (http://ot.phhp.ufl.edu/) is a top-ten ranked Department in
the USA according to the 2020 U.S. News and World Report and a national leader in occupational
therapy education and research. The University of Florida, ranked 6th for public universities in the 2020 U.S. News and World Report, is a comprehensive doctoral research-extensive university that includes a full range of academic departments and programs (www.ufl.edu). It has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service and is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities that belong to the Association of American Universities. The College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP; https://phhp.ufl.edu/) is part of the University's Health Science Center and provides a wealth of opportunities for research collaboration including the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Healthstreet, the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at UF Health, Evelyn and William L. McKnight Brain Institute, Institute for Child Health Policy, and OneFlorida Clinical Research Consortium. Gainesville (http://www.cityofgainesville.org/ and https://www.visitgainesville.com/ ) is a mid-sized vibrant college town located in North Central Florida halfway between both coasts of Florida. Gainesville is a progressive university community with art/cultural institutions, small local businesses, multiple active spiritual communities, community policing models, and a diverse school district with K-12 Magnet programs. Natural areas surround the city, offering many opportunities for outdoor recreation.
To view the job posting online and submit an application packet, which includes a CV, letter of interest, and list of references, please go to https://apply.interfolio.com/79120 . Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable applicant pool has been established. Job# 64808.
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
