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Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, Tenure Track

locationRoanoke, VA, USA
PublishedPublished: 1/16/2025
ExpiresExpires: 3/17/2025
Faculty
Full Time
3 - 5 Years

Job Summary

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Radford University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2025. The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degree in two campus locations, including Radford and Roanoke, Virginia. We offer both, an entry-level in-person MOT degree option as well as an MOT hybrid bridge track for Occupational Therapy Assistants. We are also launching a new post-professional OTD program which will be offered exclusively online. The primary campus location for this position is in Roanoke but teaching across campus locations (Radford and Roanoke),in both MOT tracks (in-person and hybrid), and in the online post-professional OTD program is expected. Please note that a relocation to the area is required. The Department of Occupational Therapy is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive teaching and learning community and we value diversity on our path to accessible excellence for students, faculty, and staff. The successful candidate for this position will:

· Teach across the curriculum with an emphasis on:

o evidence-based practice & research

o management, policy, and leadership

o pediatrics

· Advise and mentor MOT graduate students

· Supervise level I fieldwork students

· Contribute to and expand our departmental scholarship agenda

· Serve on a variety of committees at the departmental and University level

· Participate in professional leadership activities

· Take part in curriculum and program development

Radford University is a comprehensive public university serving more than 7,700 students and is recognized for the strength of its academic programs, the success of its sustainability efforts, and its dedication to excellence. In 2023, Radford University was recognized as one of the “Best Regional Universities in the Southeast” by the Princeton Review as well as one of the “Best Colleges of Public Distinction” in 2022. In addition, Radford University was recently recognized among the top National Universities by the U. S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges.

The main Radford University campus is located in Radford, Virginia, nestled in the New River Valley in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The City of Radford is bordered by the New River, which is recognized as the “second oldest river in the world” in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Downtown Radford is home to a variety of locally owned shops, restaurants, and a weekly farmer’s market. A retail hub with a regional mall and major chain stores as well as restaurants is less than 10 miles from campus.

Our Roanoke location is 40 miles from main campus in the ‘Star City’ with beautiful mountain views and an urban vibe. The city of Roanoke is home to more than 70 parks, the Blue Ridge

Parkway, and was named one of the ten most bike-friendly areas in the United States. Many local festivals such as the Go Outside Festival and the Local Colors Festival are enjoyed by residents annually.

The region offers an abundance of recreation opportunities at nearby rivers, lakes, parks, and forests. Dozens of biking, hiking, and water trails are accessible within a 30-60 minute drive, including access points to the Appalachian Trail, George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, and the New River Trail.

Several metropolitan areas can be reached within a few hours by car, bus, or train from Radford and Roanoke, including:

· Charlotte, NC (2-3 hours)

· Richmond, VA (3-3 ½ hours)

· Washington, D.C. (4-5 hours)

· Nashville, TN (6-6 ½ hours)

A regional airport provides non-stop flight services to many cities on the East coast, including New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Orlando, Atlanta, and others.

Please visit the Radford website at http://www.radford.edu for more information.

Required degree level

  • Doctorate

Years of experience

  • 3 - 5 Years

Required languages

  • English