Occupational Therapy faculty

Job Description Summary

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Chicago State University (CSU), founded in 1867, is the oldest public university in the Chicago Metropolitan area. CSU is known for its impressive landscape, sitting on 161 wooded acres featuring large tracts of open space and beautiful trees. The campus is located near the recently-renovated CTA 95th Street station, as well as other transit systems that all provide commuter students, faculty and staff convenient access to the campus. The University’s five colleges—Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Pharmacy—offer various undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree-granting programs. The University also provides the greater South Side Chicago community with a multitude of athletic, cultural, educational and recreational activities.

Under the leadership of President Z Scott, whose term began in July 2018, CSU has been committed to the processes of renewal and transformation, despite the challenges of limited institutional resources. The President’s student-centered vision focuses on the advancement of the outstanding academic programs currently in place, as well as the development of new, innovative, and relevant programs to meet the needs of employers of the twenty-first century. Top priorities for the President include an unwavering focus on sustainable enrollment growth and student success.

GREAT PEOPLE MAKE A GREAT UNIVERSITY-HOW CAN I SERVE CSU?

Chicago State University invites applications for a 9 month tenure track position in the Department of Occupational Therapy. There is currently a combined Bachelor in Health Sciences and Master of Occupational Therapy program that has 10 years accreditation from the American Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The responsibilities for the position include teaching in areas of expertise, student supervision in research and / or fieldwork, student advisement, independent scholarship and participation in university and professional service activities. Required Education All applicants must have a post professional-doctorate in in OT or a related degree. Candidates with ABD status in a doctoral program will be considered. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities A minimum of five years of clinical practice required and teaching experience preferred. Clinical expertise in the areas of pediatrics and community practice preferred. Candidates must be able to work in a team teaching model and service-learning environment. Experience in using active teaching approaches is desirable. Experience in mentoring and working with students from diverse backgrounds is preferred. Preferred Qualifications Special Requirements Current certification with NBCOT and an active license or license eligible as an occupational therapist in the State of Illinois. Must submit transcripts at point of hiring.