UNIV- Open Rank Faculty – College of Health Professions, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Division of Occupational Therapy Residential Program

Job Description Summary

The Division of Occupational Therapy, housed within the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), invites applications for a 12-month Clinical Instructor residential faculty position.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000227 CHP - OT

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Division of Occupational Therapy, housed within the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), invites applications for a 12-month Clinical Instructor residential faculty position. The OT Division hosts two accredited 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 clinical instructor faculty position is a residential position that will have primary teaching and supportive responsibilities as a classroom and lab instructor in the Residential Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) Entry-Level program, along with mentoring students. Although this is a full-time instructor in the OT Division, this role as a Clinical Instructor requires at least 20% of the time to be allocated to clinical practice at the Medical University of South Carolina. The preferred expertise is in adult physical rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation, and musculoskeletal conditions. The clinical instructor faculty must develop or demonstrate the ability to pursue a scholarship agenda. The successful candidate(s) must hold 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 clinical instructor position must have:

• Terminal academic degree (eg. Post-professional OTD, PhD, EdD, DSc)
• Experience in academic occupational therapy education
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience
• Active clinical engagement in a MUSC relevant site
• South Carolina Occupational Therapy License will be required

State-of-the-art lecture and laboratory facilities are available for teaching both traditional lecture and laboratory-based classes. Occupational Therapy faculty regularly collaborate with educators in other colleges at MUSC, notably including the College of Medicine and clinical departments. Substantial resources are available to support the successful applicant's line of research. Key centers and collaborative opportunities include

• Center for Rehabilitation Research in Neurological Conditions https://chp.musc.edu/research/centers/crrnc
• Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Stroke Recovery (NIH funded) https://chp.musc.edu/research/centers/stroke-recovery
• Center on Aging https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/centers/aging
• National Center for Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation (NIH funded) https://chp.musc.edu/research/centers/nc-nm4r
• Center for Health Data Innovation & Impact https://chp.musc.edu/research/centers/health-data
• Health Services Research Program https://chp.musc.edu/research/research-areas/health-services-research

Medical University of South Carolina

Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state's only comprehensive academic health system, with a unique mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates more than 3,200 students in six colleges – Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy - and trains more than 900 residents and fellows in its health system. MUSC brought in more than $300 million in research funds in fiscal year 2024, leading the state overall in research funding. MUSC also leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health funding. To learn more about our academic programs, visit https://education.musc.edu/.

As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Patient care is provided at 16 hospitals (includes owned or governing interest), with approximately 2,700 beds and four additional hospital locations in development, more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations situated in all regions of South Carolina. In 2024, for the 10th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the Number 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about our patient services visit https://muschealth.org/.

MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $7.1 billion. The 31,000 MUSC members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, contract employees, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research, and patient care.

Charleston

Charleston, SC, seamlessly blends historic charm with modern conveniences and coastal living. Charleston has consecutively been voted the “best city” in the U.S. by Conde’ Nast Travelers Magazine, and Travel + Leisure have consecutively voted it the “best city” in the U.S. Whether you are interested in architecture, history, arts and culture, premiere dining, outdoor recreation, or beautiful beaches, Charleston, SC, has it all.

Applications

Applications must include: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and 3 professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All inquiries will be confidential. MUSC does not discriminate with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. For more specific information related to the duties and responsibilities in this posting, please contact Dr. Joy Crawford, Chair, Search Committee at crawfore@musc.edu.

Additional Job Description

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)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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