Position Summary:       

The Katz School of Science and Health is seeking a highly organized and adaptable Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Director of Scholarship and Research.  This position will report to the Occupational Therapy Program Director. The Director of Scholarship and Research advances the university’s mission, purpose, and goals by providing program-specific expertise and leadership in scholarship, research, and innovation. This role fosters a culture of academic integrity, supports accreditation and licensure compliance, and ensures that graduate outcomes meet professional, academic, workplace, and placement expectations. As an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator, the Director focuses on doctoral-level scholarship and culminating projects, working closely with the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator to assist students in developing, refining, and enacting scholarly projects that uphold academic rigor and professional relevance. The Director also builds relationships with external research partners and nurtures professional collaboration within and beyond the university.

In addition to these responsibilities, the Director actively supports department initiatives, ensuring internal consistency and alignment with programmatic accreditation standards. The position is integral in facilitating student learning within prescribed research courses, creating an educational environment that fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability. The Director actively participates in the assessment of student research projects, helping to ensure that students meet prescribed scholarly outcomes. The Director serves as a liaison between the occupational therapy program and potential research partners, while promoting the ongoing development of professional collaboration and scholarship across the curriculum.

Position Responsibilities:

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fulfills assigned teaching load
• Participates in and contributes to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous improvement plan as set forth by the University
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process, and for individual students
• Facilitates student learning in accordance with prescribed course and program learning outcomes
• Regularly contributes to the improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi
• Follows established protocols for providing timely feedback, academic advising, and assessment of student learning
• Keeps regular approved office hours (for FT faculty)
• Mentors students and faculty as assigned by the department/program dean/chair
• Explores scholarly research to improve teaching and instruction
• Begins to explore cross-disciplinary approaches to instruction

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES:

• Attends professional development activities each year, as agreed upon with supervisor in associate development plan
• Selects a minimum of one of the following activity areas: publishing & writing, acting as a contributor to textbooks, presenting at conferences or educational trainings, attending test-writing or accreditation activities, serving on thesis/dissertation committee, or other agreed-upon professional activity

OR

• Identifies and applies specialized research or activities related to teaching, assigned teaching area(s), or may contribute to the scholarly community/knowledge of the discipline

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND SERVICE:

• Develops connections within the professional community, both inside and outside the University/Occupational Therapy program
• Assists with assessment, critique, and evaluation of the overall Occupational Therapy curriculum and may lead the process of revisions to the program and syllabi (if necessary) while ensuring quality
• Contributes/demonstrates ongoing service in at least one of the following areas:
• Community or Public Service
• Profession (member of professional organization)
• University/Occupational Therapy program

PROGRAM SPECIFIC:

• Scholarship Agenda: Develop, implement, and oversee the OT department scholarship agenda and scholarship plan; revise and update when required
• Grants: Identify and apply for grants appropriate to the OT department scholarship agenda; partner with others within Katz School, and colleagues in the greater community for grant applications; and train/assist OT faculty to identify and apply for grants appropriate to the OT department scholarship agenda
• Publications: Assist and mentor OT faculty in the dissemination of their scholarship, including presentations at conferences, publications in appropriate peer-reviewed journals, books, and chapters
• Curriculum: Integrate research and scholarship within the OT program curriculum; assess curriculum and program outcomes
• Faculty: Assist and mentor faculty in developing and pursuing scholarship, including integration of research and scholarship throughout the curriculum, training and supervision of research projects, and training on grants
• Students: Train and mentor students in developing and pursuing scholarship, including research projects, grants, and dissemination of research
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience & Educational Background:

EDUCATION:

• Must hold a research doctorate (PhD, ScD, DrPH, or OTD with a research focus) from an accredited university with experience in curriculum development, research, and supervision of graduate projects
• Must have demonstrated ongoing scholarly achievement, research expertise, and ability to secure research funding

EXPERIENCE:

• Teaching experience preferred. Instructional experience must be at institutions that are Title IV funding eligible
• Minimum of two years supervising or mentoring student research or scholarship projects at a minimum of a master’s level

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Candidates who are Occupational Therapy Practitioners must be certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) as a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) and must hold a current New York State license (or be eligible for licensure)
• All other candidates must hold a valid professional license or meet any regulatory requirements applicable to their profession
• Must meet and maintain the qualifications and standards set forth by any accreditation body that Yeshiva University is accredited by or in the process of obtaining accreditation from, for the area of expertise and expectations of the faculty member, as set forth in regulatory documents and any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the requirements of the teaching role
• Experience with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process is desirable

Skills & Competencies:

Required Skills

• Knowledge of state, federal, and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards
• Ability to maintain academic standards
• Ability to work independently with general supervision
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough, accurate, and practical knowledge of their field or discipline
• Ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline
• Ability to effectively operate related equipment and machines for instructional purposes
• Ability to manage and work effectively in a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community
• Ability to use effective communication skills, both oral and written, including presentations, and effective listening skills
• Ability to use creative facilitation and conflict resolution skills to resolve difficult and sensitive issues
• Working knowledge of Statistical Software, Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and other MS Office products as needed

Application Instructions:

Please upload a cover letter, CV, and a list of three (3) references

Salary Range:

$110,000 - $110,000 

About Us:        

Equal Employment Opportunity:    

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.