Occupational Therapy Instructor, Knoxville- College of Health Professions | Knoxville Job at Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

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  • Knoxville
  • Knoxville, TN

Job Description

RECRUITING FOR A POSITION LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN

The Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the University of TN Health Science Center in Knoxville invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track Clinical Instructor, with an expected start date of January 1, 2025. Rank and salary will be based on prior experience. Primary responsibilities include providing: (1) Clinical education/ supervision to graduate students, (2) Direct evidence-based early intervention service to client and their families, (3) Service to the department, university, and professional communities, and (4) Participating in scholarship activities such as research, presentations, publications related to interprofessional education, pediatrics, autism and/or early intervention.

Clinical education supervision of students in the occupational therapy program. Clinical education supervision of students in speech language pathology on interdisciplinary practices in collaboration with speech-language pathologists.

Participating in research related to autism and/or early intervention, training and supervision of students. Direct early intervention services to clients and their families.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • NBCOT certified occupational therapist who is licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee.
  • Have earned a minimum of an occupational therapy master's degree from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.

  • Minimum of one year of clinical experience

Preferred:

  • Minimum of two years of professional experience in

    occupational therapy, specializing in autism and early intervention (Birth-5 years).

  • Experience providing assessment and treatment services to children ages 1-5 with autism or related developmental disorders.

  • Experience with clinical supervision desired.

  • Prior experience in interprofessional education or practice.

  • Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology

The mission of the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology is consistent with the missions of UTHSC and the College of Health Professions. As such, the Department serves a major public service role by:

  • providing access to high-quality education in audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech and hearing sciences.
  • operating clinical programs that offer excellence in care for individuals with communication disabilities.
  • generating new knowledge in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders through active research.
  • promoting life-long learning for alumni and other professionals across the state of Tennessee.

The College of Health Professions

The College of Health Professions () serves as the administrative home for allied health programs offered through the Departments of Audiology and Speech Pathology, Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The College also houses a research arm, the Division of Regenerative and Rehabilitation Sciences (), and includes the Muscle Biology and Sarcopenia Laboratory, the Muscle and Neural Laboratory, the Integrative Muscle Biology Laboratory, the Human Performance Clinical and Research Laboratory, and the Movement Science Laboratory.

University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Memphis campus comprises six colleges - Health Professions, Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. The Memphis Core Teaching Hospitals include: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Methodist Healthcare, Regional One Health, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Baptist Memorial Health Care, Memphis VA Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital. For more information about UTHSC, go to: .

The University of Tennessee system has a combined student enrollment of more than 49,000 students, over 360,000 living alumni, and a total endowment that exceeds $1 billion.

Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Complete applications should include the following:

  1. Cover Letter that outlines qualifications and credentials, experience, and accomplishments.
  2. Updated Curriculum Vitae
  3. Names and addresses (including email) of three professional references.

References will not be contacted immediately. Applicants will be informed if/when references will be contacted. Questions can be directed to the co-chairs of the search committee, Lydia Barry ( llowe9@uthsc.edu ) or Dr. Anne Zachry (azachry@uthsc.edu).

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