OTD Faculty/Instructor, Fully

Apply South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of“Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 13,000 students covering 9 campuses and online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

In order to fully meet our mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

South College invites applications for full-time (12 months) core faculty in the developing hybrid Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at the South College Atlanta campus. While relocation to Atlanta is encouraged, it is not required.

We provide an innovative, career-focused education that develops Doctors of Occupational Therapy who are highly skilled, mindful, and compassionate care providers. They are passionate lifelong learners who are servant leaders in their local community and highly engaged in their professional and broader health care communities. We are searching for team-oriented individuals with excellent communication and organizational skills. Assigned courses are based on faculty expertise and program needs.

Applicants can be remote but will be required to attend scheduled lab immersions in Atlanta, Georgia. Applicants from all areas of occupational therapy will be considered. Expertise in curriculum development and assessment, student coaching, development of success plans, or research in higher education is preferred.

Job Requirements

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree, an academic doctorate in Occupational Therapy, or an academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, DSc) in a related field

Active Occupational Therapy license, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of Georgia

Prior experience teaching in an ACOTE accredited Doctor of Occupational Therapy program

A minimum of five years of full time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice

Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in Occupational therapy education

Able to travel overnight or for extended periods to Atlanta for lab and student events

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and working in an inclusive team environment

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