SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY is a highly ranked, accredited program in the College of Health Sciences. TWU currently offers OTD (entry) and PhD in Occupational Therapy degrees in a rich scholarly environment. Texas Woman's University System is the nation's largest public university system primarily for women, with more than 16,000 students at its three locations in Denton, Dallas and Houston. The university is tied for fifth in U.S. News & World Report's diversity ranking. TWU is a Hispanic-serving institution, as determined by the U.S. Department of Education. TWU is a publicly funded co-educational institution designated as a doctoral/professional university by the Carnegie Foundation.

We are seeking a research-focused individual for a tenure-track 9-month position for the Denton campus as an Assistant Professor. Responsibilities include research production, participation in service, teaching in the entry-level program, and eventual direction of post-professional program scholarship. Summer teaching is expected. Please visit our website to view our programs and research: https://twu.edu/occupational-therapy/

Desired Qualifications:

• An active line of research, funding and publication
• Occupational therapy practice experience
• Clinical experience in upper-extremity rehab, assistive technology, or older adults is a plus
• Desire to participate on the Fieldwork or Capstone team is also highly favored

Required Qualifications:

• An earned academic research doctorate (PhD or equivalent)
• Minimum two years occupational therapy practice, teaching experience preferred
• Eligibility for occupational therapist licensure in the State of Texas

Settings: TWU's Denton campus offers programs in nursing, liberal arts, fine arts, the sciences, health sciences, business and education. Denton is a world-class music and arts scene located just a short drive from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Oklahoma, lakes, and state parks. "Denton is a town where hip intersects with historic." Check us out at https://www.discoverdenton.com/

Application:

Please submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, and the names and contact numbers of three references. Unofficial transcripts of all academic work will be expected before your application can be fully reviewed. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Dr. Gail Poskey, search committee chair, at gposkey@twu.edu 214-689-7763.

TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.