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Adjunct Professor of Occupational Therapy

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Job Title: Adjunct Professor of Occupational Therapy
Campus: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ
Department: School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences-Florham
Hiring Manager: Chadwin Sandifer
Hiring Manager Title: Executive Associate Dean
College:
Position Type: Faculty
Grade: Adjunct
FLSA: Exempt
Faculty Rank: Adjunct Faculty
Salary: Per credit
Status: Part-Time
Months Worked: No Response
Job Summary:
Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is currently seeking adjunct professors to teach graduate-level courses within the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. The selected candidate will teach courses covering occupational therapy concepts, advocacy, healthcare management, pediatric rehabilitation and/or adult rehabilitation. The selected candidate will be responsible for assessing student performance and providing feedback on course assignments. 

The classes will be held during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Classes meet in-person on weekdays and span across either 12- or 15- week semesters. The overall commitment entails three hours of teaching per week, along with availability for office hours. 

Required Qualifications:
·       A doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related major awarded by an institution accredited by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body. 
  • At least two years clinical experience in the field of OT. Clinical experience in physical rehabilitation, hand therapy, neurorehabilitation, geriatrics, and/or homecare is preferred.  
·       Initially certified by NBCOT and be eligible for OT Licensure in New Jersey.
·       Demonstrated experience and ability to adapt teaching to various learning styles and levels of learners is highly desirable.

·       Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.

·       Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.  Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.  
 
  
If interested, please contact Dr. Vidya Pingale at v.pingale@fdu.edu 

Preferred Qualifications:
Hours Worked
Posting Date: 12/08/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Application Types Accepted: Faculty Profile

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Required Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Reference 1
  2. Other Document