The Division of Occupational Therapy at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) invites applications for one 12-month faculty position, rank and salary commensurate with experience. Faculty at all ranks may apply. The OT Division hosts two academic programs: the MUSC Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program (residential and hybrid), ranked in the top 10% of OT programs in the nation by US News & World Report, and the online Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program launched in 2019. The Entry-Level OTD Program has received accreditation. The faculty member will have primary responsibilities teaching in the Residential Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) Entry-Level program, serving as the OTD Residential Admissions Coordinator, along with mentoring students. Preferred expertise in adult physical rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation and musculoskeletal conditions. Opportunity to develop his/her independent research program and/or scholarly activities is encouraged. The successful candidate(s) must possess an earned doctoral degree or its equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant clinical experience and those eligible for OT licensure in South Carolina.
As part of the greater Medical University of South Carolina, the OT Division is an integral part of the state’s only academic health sciences center known for its excellence in interprofessional education. The College of Health Professions (CHP) is ranked 11th in the nation in terms of total NIH funding among Schools of Allied Health & Health Professions with a total research portfolio of $17.2M in FY 24 (NIH total is $23.6M). CHP has the Center for Rehabilitation Research in Neurological Conditions, an emerging center that supports collaborative rehabilitation science and health services research, provides mentoring opportunities for junior faculty, and offers research infrastructure. OT faculty and students collaborate with a broad range of educators, clinicians, and researchers across the state and several faculty hold dual appointments across CHP and in other MUSC Colleges. Through its strong history, outstanding record of educating occupational therapists, and dedication to interprofessional education and research, the OT Division is poised to enhance the Department’s and College's overall goal of achieving national distinction in education, research, and service.
Qualified applicants for this full-time faculty position must have:
- Terminal academic degree (eg. Post-professional OTD, PhD, EdD, DSc)
- Experience in academic occupational therapy education, with a history of innovation in education
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience
- Established record of research/scholarly activity relevant to occupational therapy practice or education
- Active license as an OT with potential to transfer license to SC
Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)
