Visiting Scholars Fellowship, Faculty - Occupational Therapy Program
Company: University of St. Augustine
Location: Vista
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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Job Description:
The mission of The University of St. Augustine for Health
Sciences is the development of professional health care
practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality
classroom, clinical, and distance education. GENERAL SUMMARY The
USAHS Visiting Scholars Fellowship Program provides a unique
opportunity to develop teaching and professional presence on a
national level while teaching in residence at a USAHS campus for a
minimum of two years. During their two years with The University of
St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS), the visiting scholar
provides engaging clinically-focused learning opportunities for
students in the health science professions, through face-to-face,
blended, and online delivery methods. Scholars are provided with:
$10K Visiting Scholars Fellowship Award Option for up to $10k to
support scholarship or a research initiative Housing allowance
during residency Moving expenses for you and your family ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching: provides student-centered
learning through best practice teaching activities Optimizes class/
lab /online environment that is conducive to student learning by
developing creative, challenging and evidence-based learning
opportunities Uses learning assessment information to improve
teaching and curriculum; participates in quality improvement
initiatives to meet program and institutional goals Provides
current, organized, error free instructional materials Maintains
all components of the learning environment including online course
portal management Scholarship: actively engages in scholarship to
advance knowledge Establishes and implements an approved
scholarship plan/faculty development plan as required by
accreditation and university standards Stays current with clinical
practice and evidence that support content area expertise and
professional growth Disseminates scholarly work consistent with
University policies and accreditation expectations Service:
supports shared governance and promoting one---s profession Serves
on programmatic and university committees as assigned Actively
participates in his/her professional association Serves as
university liaison in community and/or professional activities Uses
release time that enhances the program (e.g. - clinical practice,
consultation, advanced degree, research, service) as approved by
the program director Participates in university governance,
curriculum planning, and functions to support development and
growth of the institution Administration: supports efficient and
consistent practices across all programs Performs course
coordinator and lead instructor roles as assigned; works
collaboratively with members of the team Advises students on
academic, professional and/or personal issues while providing
referrals when appropriate Provides other administrative duties as
assigned Completes annual self-evaluation of faculty performance
and sets goals for the next year in collaboration with the program
director; is actively engaged in faculty development opportunities
to meet performance goals Professionalism: displays the behaviors
of a professional academician and follows expected discipline
specific Code of Ethics Promotes professionalism by modeling and
encouraging such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting
Supports and exemplifies the University---s core values Actively
engages in interprofessional collaboration activities Upholds and
enforces student and faculty handbook policies and University
policies/procedures OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other
responsibilities as assigned by the Academic Program Director
POSITION IN ORGANIZATION Reports to: Academic Program
Director/Assistant Academic Program Director Positions Supervised :
Contributing Faculty, Lab Assistants when assigned to courses
TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL & PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED To perform this job
successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each
essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Post-professional doctoral degree
preferred. Candidates currently enrolled in a post-professional
doctorate program will be considered. Teaching experience at the
college/university level preferred. Experience with distance
learning preferred. A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience
required. Experience in scholarly activity preferred. LICENSURE
and/or CERTIFICATION Faculty Members must be appropriately
credentialed, possess an earned degree from an accredited
institution or recognized by a country's ministry of education in
the discipline being taught, and be licensed or license-eligible in
order to teach in specific programs. TRAVEL Some travel may be
requested up to 20% of the time BUSINESS COMPETENCIES To perform
the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the
following competencies: Committed to Mission and Values - Has a
clear understanding of institution---s mission and values. Has a
passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to
navigate their own learning journey. Contribute Knowledge to the
Discipline - Compelled by the opportunity to contribute through
research, scholarship professional practice or creativity.
Accountable - Takes personal responsibility for own goals and
outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations,
follows through on commitments to students and holds them
accountable for assignments and performance Collaborative - Works
cooperatively with others across the institution and beyond,
including the community and through partnerships. Represents own
interests while being inclusive and fair to others. Communicates
Effectively - Adapts oral and written communication approach and
style to the audience and based on the message. Also listens
attentively to others. Drives Engagement - Makes students feel
welcome, understood and valued. Creates a learning environment that
is compelling, challenging and productive. Academic Discipline
Expertise - Has sufficient credentials, industry expertise and/or
experience in the discipline to teach according to the standards
and qualifications required. Education Design - Designs learning
experiences closely linked to learning outcomes including lesson
planning, design of project, work integrated, group learning
experiences, or interactive learning objects. Has depth of
expertise in pedagogy, andragogy and overall learning
effectiveness. Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills -
Manages small, large, blended, hybrid and/or online classrooms,
monitoring and ensuring participation, managing one------s own and
students------ time and attention effectively. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but
may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves
operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours
daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional
office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other
physical functions as necessary. The University of St. Augustine
for Health Sciences is an equal opportunity at will employer and
does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex,
sexual orientation or national origin.
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