Visiting Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy

St. Bonaventure University’s (SBU) DePerro School of Health Professions, Department of Occupational Therapy, is seeking applications for a visiting assistant professor for a temporary 9-month appointment, in the Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy Program ”. The SBU entry-level MSOT program is housed in the DePerro School of Health Professions, which includes professional preparation programs in public health, health science, nursing, physician assistant, and speech-language pathology studies. Candidates should be dynamic, effective, progressive educators who work well with others and will be expected to teach in their area of expertise, and support the University, community, and the profession through service and scholarly endeavors. SBU offers faculty robust resources and support, including highly competitive salaries and funding for on-going professional development, to ensure success in effective teaching, scholarship, and service. Faculty are expected to engage in the following activities, where appropriate, as part of their normal services: Teaching, including the preparation of course syllabi and classes, the preparation and grading of examinations, the supervision of laboratories and other practica, and the direction of theses, honor projects, and independent study work. Research, publication, and/or professional activity within one's field of specialization or otherwise directed towards the University's mission. MSOT Student advisement, with maintenance of reasonable and scheduled office hours. Participation in activities (usually through committee work) designed to advance the mission and quality of the University, School, and Departmental programs. Assignments to routine committee work will be made in consideration of other demands placed on the faculty member by the University. Attendance at Department, School, and general Faculty and University meetings including commencements, convocations, and other official University exercises. Community work outside the University. Advanced degree (e.g., OTD, EdD, PhD, ScD) is preferred Minimum of 3 years experience in occupational therapy practice Must have Level I and Level II supervision experience. Demonstrated teaching experience in higher education is preferred. Certified by the NBCOT Eligible for licensure in the State of New York Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits Abundance of Time off Tuition Remission 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs) 50% for spouse (ground programs only) Full Benefit package 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card Dental Insurance Employer Paid Life insurance Short-term Disability Employer Paid Long-term Disability Employee Assistance Program Other Perks Free access to campus fitness center 2 free Division 1 Men’s & Women's Basketball Season tickets Golf course membership discount Other National and Local discounts available St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service. The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.