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Occupational Therapy – Faculty (Open Rank)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
UTMB opened in 1891 as the nation’s first public medical school and hospital under unified leadership. What began as one hospital and medical school building in Galveston is now a major academic health sciences center of global influence, with medical, nursing, health professions and graduate biomedical schools; a world-renowned research enterprise; and a growing, comprehensive health system with hospitals on four campuses and a network of clinics.

The UTMB School of Health Professions
For over a century, UTMB has dedicated its efforts toward improving people’s health in Texas and beyond. In addition to designing and implementing innovative ways to deliver instruction to students at distant locations, the school continuously explores opportunities to expand its program offerings and interprofessional learning.

The UTMB School of Health Professionals offers certifications, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral health profession programs. In addition to classroom lectures, our programs offer clinical training opportunities in a variety of settings to ensure our students have exposure to a multitude of professional opportunities.

The UTMB Department of Occupational Therapy
The mission of the Department of Occupational Therapy is to foster a community of educators, scholars, evidence-based practitioners, and leaders in the profession of occupational therapy who will generate, apply, and disseminate innovative knowledge about participation in everyday life for individuals, groups, and populations.

UTMB Occupational Therapy Faculty Opportunities - The University of Texas Medical Branch is actively seeking faculty for various roles in the department. Occupational Therapists at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with full-time experience at an academic setting are preferred. Experience in innovative education including creating blended learning courses is an asset. Academic rank and emphasis of duties will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and productivity to date.

 Responsibilities Include:

• Teaching and advising.
• Research and scholarly work.
• Serving on departmental, school, and university committees.
• Faculty practice.

Position Requirements:

• A PhD in a foundational discipline to occupational therapy, such as psychology, rehabilitation sciences, movement sciences or other related discipline. Post-professional OTDs are also invited to apply.
• Minimally, 3 years of practice in Occupational Therapy.
• Eligible for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
• An occupational therapist (OT) eligible for licensure in the state of Texas.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Faculty member or teaching experience in an occupational therapy program.
• Clinical practice experience.

Income Package: Academic rank and salary will be competitive and commensurate with training and experience. The position offers excellent opportunities for patient care, teaching, and program development. Additional benefits include a relocation allowance, a superior family benefits program and an unsurpassed retirement program.

Living in South Houston and Galveston, Texas: Information about living in the South Houston and Galveston service area can be found on the UTMB Living Website: http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/

APPLY TODAY!! Send a current and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to
Skott Harrington - saharrin@utmb.edu

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About The University of Texas Medical Branch

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas, about 50 miles southeast of downtown Houston. As a major academic medical center, UTMB Health includes schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Graduate Biomedical Sciences; a robust research enterprise that attracts nearly $150 million in funding annually; a comprehensive inpatient care complex and Level 1 trauma center on Galveston Island; and an extensive network of campus- and community-based outpatient clinics. Its 12,000 employees work on the main campus in Galveston and at locations throughout East, Southeast and South Texas.

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