We are looking for a resourceful Assistant / associate / professor of occupational therapy to join our awesome team at Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) in Fort Smith, AR.
Growing your career as a Full Time Assistant / associate / professor of occupational therapy is an exceptional opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, analysis and have the right aptitude for the job, then apply for the position of Assistant / associate / professor of occupational therapy at Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) today!
Assistant/Associate/Professor of Occupational Therapy About Arkansas Colleges of HealthEducation
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciencesinstitution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE's service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group ofcompetent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy livingenvironments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcareeducation for years to come. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness,and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community. About Fort Smith and the Arkansas RiverValley
Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreationalopportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains, Fort Smith is nestled between theOzark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests. The region provides hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, whitewaterrafting, and camping all within a short drive. In addition, the city supports a variety of cultural attractions, including museums,theaters, an award-winning symphony, and two historic entertainment districts. JOBSUMMARY
The professor in the School of Occupational Therapy is responsible for educating entry-leveloccupational therapy professionals pursing a Doctor of Occupational Therapy. The professor engages in scholarly activities contributing tothe school's agenda and advancing the profession. The professor provides service to the school, college, and professional communities. Inall areas, the professor contributes to the advancement of ACHE's mission. (Rank will be determined by qualifications andexperience). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and deliver courses assignedin the faculty member's area of expertise Adhere to accreditation standards Provide advisement with students in accordancewith school's standards Supervise graduate student scholarship endeavors Maintain acceptable teaching effectiveness inaccordance with school's standards Meet administrative deadlines such as those for submitting course syllabi, student courseevaluations, grades, and program evaluation data Contribute to program and curriculum development and assessment Contributeto the school's scholarship agenda in accordance with school's benchmarks Participate actively in assignments necessary to advancethe service and/or outreach missions of the school, such as school, college, and Ache committees and professionalendeavors Demonstrate collegial relationships with colleagues, supervisors, support staff, and students Demonstrate thehighest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions andperformance Maintain and uphold a professional development plan that advances the prestige of the school, college, and ACHE that isconsistent with accreditation requirements and academic promotion criteria Other duties asassigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS Education andExperience Minimum Qualifications A doctorate in occupational therapy or related field awardedby an institution that is accredited by a USDE recognized regional accrediting body. (Applicants with an anticipated date of completion bythe start date may be considered.) Initially certified occupational therapist and licensed or eligible for license by the ArkansasState Medical Board Documented experience in an area of teaching responsibility and knowledge of content delivery method (e.g.documentation of continuing professional development, relevant experience, faculty development plan reflecting acquisition of new content,incorporation of feedback from course evaluations, etc.) Demonstrated (or potential to demonstrate) ongoing scholarly achievementand research expertise Expertise necessary to ensure appropriate curriculum design, content delivery, and programevaluation Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the areas of clinical orprofessional service, scholarly activity, and/or occupational therapy education Required knowledge, skills, andabilities Demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge in an area(s) of occupational therapy education, practice, and/orresearch Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the delivery of occupational therapy education in the classroom/laboratory and inpractice settings for students Demonstrate knowledge of varied educational delivery formats Demonstrate ability to mentorstudents Demonstrate leadership, organizational, and time management skills Display professionalism in all communication andinteraction Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and variedassignments Exhibit high-energy and versatility; self-directed Adhere to the policies and procedures set forth byACHE Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TOTHE FUNCTION OF THE JOB Communication and Comprehension
ACHE is in full compliancewith Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate regarding applicants or employees with disabilities and will makereasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at thecollege. Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer serviceorientation Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels Ability to understand oraland written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication Abilityto make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outsidecontributors Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business andcommunity customers and associates Strong organizational skills Problem Solving Intuitively ableto reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complexnature Expertise in negotiation Physical and Sensory Abilities May be exposed to short,intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties May be required to accomplish jobduties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone,etc. May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attendmeetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc. May require significant travel or work away from campus Requires attendanceat events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the university setting Frequently required to work at a desk,conference table or in meetings of various configurations Frequently required to see for purposes of readingmatter Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels Occasionally required to lift items in a normaloffice environment Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment If you need assistance inthe application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Barbara Jetton, Vice President of Human Resources, atView phone number on jobs.institutedata.com or View email address on jobs.institutedata.com .
Arkansas Colleges ofHealth Education is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits of working as a Assistant / associate / professor of occupational therapy in Fort Smith, AR:
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