Department of Occupational Therapy
and Occupational Science

Faculty Positions

Assistant Professor

The Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science at the University of Missouri-Columbia, is seeking tenure faculty member to assume a full-time, 9 or12-month teaching position.

The University of Missouri-Columbia is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and a Carnegie-Extensive land grant university. Join a dedicated faculty with a strong commitment to problem-based learning, evidence-based practice and a philosophy based on holism (umshp.org/ot/).Columbia is a progressive growing community often referred to as “College townUSA”, with excellent schools, recreation and cultural opportunities.

Position: Full-time regular 9-12 month faculty position with expertise in mental health, public health policy and research.

Qualifications: An earned doctorate, certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and eligibility for licensure in Missouri. Minimum of 3 years teaching and /or research experience in public health policy and psychosocial dysfunction. Evidence of scholarly and research experience. Funded research is encouraged.

Duties: The tenure track position involves teaching, research, professional student advisement and developing collaborative relationships in other departments.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application Procedure: Submit letter of intent addressing position qualifications, teaching experience, research interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin May 28, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of interest, curriculum vita, names and addresses of 3 references to:
Guy L. McCormack, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
Clinical Professor and Chair
University of Missouri-Columbia / School of Health Professions
Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science
406 Lewis Hall,Columbia,MO65211. (573) 884-2113 mccormackg@health.missouri.edu

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