Visiting Professor

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Work type: Fulltime Faculty
Location: Richmond Campus
Categories: College of Health Sciences

Title: Visiting Professor

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 24R000 - College of Health Sciences

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details: If Applicable

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Casey Humphrey

 

 

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Occupational Science Occupational Therapy at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for Visiting Professor to teach courses in the Occupational Science Occupational Therapy, beginning Academic Year 2025-2026. Applicants must have a research or clinical doctorate in occupational therapy or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. Must have licensure in Kentucky and initial NBCOT certification at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a doctorate degree (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. The position begins August 2025.

The position serves the BS in Occupational Science program and Occupational Therapy Doctorate (professional and post-professional concentrations). The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: • Applicants must have a research or clinical doctorate in occupational therapy or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment.
• ABD applicants may be considered but must have a doctorate degree (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment.

Experience: • Knowledge of current practices in occupational science and occupational therapy
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytic and problems solving skills
• Active and effective listening skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and students

Licensure & Certifications: Must have licensure in Kentucky and initial NBCOT certification at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching at the college or university level;
• A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in one or more of the following areas: community-based practice, physical rehabilitation, behavioral health, and/or pediatrics

Job Duties:

 

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:
Cover Letter
Vita
Copies of unofficial transcripts
Contact Information for 3 Professional References

 

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

 

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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