Faculty, Full-time - Occupational Therapy Program
Company: University of St. Augustine
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: May 3, 2022
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 managementScholarship: 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 expectationsService: 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
institutionAdministration: 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 goalsProfessionalism: - -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/proceduresOTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESOther responsibilities as assigned by the Academic
Program DirectorPOSITION IN ORGANIZATIONReports to: - -Academic
Program Director/Assistant Academic Program DirectorPositions
Supervised: - - -Contributing Faculty, Lab Assistants when assigned
to coursesTECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL & PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIREDTo 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
CERTIFICATIONFaculty 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.TRAVELSome travel may be requested up to 20%
of the timeBUSINESS COMPETENCIESTo 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 ENVIRONMENTWork 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. - -
Keywords: University of St. Augustine, Pembroke Pines , Faculty, Full-time - Occupational Therapy Program, Healthcare , Pembroke Pines, Florida
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