Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor (Augustana)
University of Alberta
- Camrose, AB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Ensure the operational requirements of the MScOT program are met on a day-to-day basis; intervene in a timely and prompt manner in operational and student issues that arise;
- Primary or Co-Instructor and/or Coordinator for assigned MScOT courses;
- Primary contact and support for Augustana-based faculty and sessional instructors;
- Student advisor for the Augustana MScOT students (16 students per cohort);
- Collaborate with faculty and staff across the Edmonton, Calgary and Augustana program sites, as well as with the Communication Sciences & Disorders and Physical Therapy programs, to ensure equitable quality learning experiences for all students;
- Contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of the MScOT program across all sites;
- Support Augustana-specific scheduling, communications, community activities and external relationships;
- Support and/or coordinate clinical education activities in Camrose and Central Alberta, including fieldwork preparation seminars, student and preceptor support during placements, and supervision of Independent Community Placements.
- Work with the Academic Coordinator for Clinical Education and other faculty members to cultivate community relationships and new clinical placements;
- Participate in Department of Occupational Therapy and Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine Committees as assigned.
- Experience teaching in an academic setting;
- 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.
- Registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) is required by the start date.
- Although preference will be given to applicants with a PhD, Clinical Doctorate or post-professional Master’s degree, candidates with an MScOT or BScOT with a strong clinical background and a passion for teaching are encouraged to apply.
- Compensation will be in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) agreement and commensurate with experience.