Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor (Calgary)
University of Alberta
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Primary or Co-Instructor and/or Coordinator for assigned MScOT courses;
- Collaborate with faculty and staff across the Edmonton, Calgary and Augustana program sites, as well as with the Communication Sciences & Disorders and Physical Therapy Masters programs, to ensure equitable quality learning experiences for all students;
- Support and/or coordinate clinical education activities in Calgary and Southern Alberta, including fieldwork preparation seminars, student and preceptor support during placements, and supervision of Independent Community Placements;
- Some clinical service development and clinical service delivery may be required;
- Work with the Academic Coordinator for Clinical Education and other faculty members to cultivate community relationships and new clinical placements;
- Participate in the Department’s governance, curriculum development and implementation, program evaluation and accreditation activities;
- Participate in Department of Occupational Therapy and Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine Committees as assigned.
- Experience teaching in an academic setting and a demonstrated history of, or commitment to, continuous quality improvement/engagement in professional teaching development activities, ideally related to teaching and learning;
- Experience in clinical education coordination or student supervision/mentorship;
- Capability to oversee research or scholarly capstone projects;
- Familiarity and comfort with using distance/remote learning technology;
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, including conflict management skills.
- Specific annual teaching, program delivery, scholarship, and teaching-related service and clinical service delivery responsibilities will be determined in negotiation with the Department Chair, responsive to the candidate's strengths and the department's requirements. Successful candidates should expect to work in a dynamic, team-focused environment and be open to a variety of professional development opportunities.
- Registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) is required by the start date.
- Although preference will be given to applicants with a Ph.D./Clinical Doctorate or post-professional Master’s degree, Occupational Therapists with an MScOT or BScOT with a strong clinical background and a passion for teaching are encouraged to apply.