Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor (Augustana)

Competition 631

While this position welcomes applications from individuals external to the university, current Academic Teaching Staff are first notified of available positions and will receive first consideration in accordance with the terms of Schedule D of the Academic Collective Agreement prior to considering external candidates. Please indicate your internal status using the "Advertisement" drop down menu when applying.

This position is a Term 12 position with an end date of August 31, 2027 and a possibility of extension under the Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) agreement. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits. Salary will be commensurate with experience in accordance with the Academic Teaching Staff (ATS) agreement.

Location - This role is in person at Augustana Camrose.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department of Occupational Therapy

The Department of Occupational Therapy in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta is seeking applicants for part-time to full-time Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor positions for the Augustana satellite site of the MScOT program.  

Position 

At both the Edmonton campus and the Calgary satellite site, the University of Alberta MScOT program offers students a wide variety of academic and clinical experiences supported by an extensive network of dedicated academic and clinical educators and preceptors. The program is now expanding to a new satellite site at the UofA Augustana Campus in Camrose commencing in the fall of 2024. Implementation of an occupation-centred, inquiry-driven curriculum, 'Education for Capability,' is also underway for the fall of 2024. The Department has as a core priority the ongoing nurture and development of relationships with Indigenous communities and with organizations that support vulnerable, equity-deserving individuals and those with unmet mental, physical, and occupational needs.

Duties 

In addition to teaching, Teaching Professors are expected to participate in initiatives related to the scholarship of teaching & learning (SoTL) research, to promote scholarship initiatives, and to engage in service activities within the Department and the broader academic and clinical community.

Based in Camrose, Alberta, the positions on offer comprise teaching and teaching-related responsibilities, as well as a teaching-related service component, including (but not limited to) the following:  

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of four to five years of occupational therapy experience in a variety of practice and/or academic settings, including leadership roles.

Preferred Qualifications 

• 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.

Successful candidates should expect to work in a dynamic, team-focused environment and be open to a variety of professional development opportunities. Annual teaching, program delivery, scholarship, and teaching-related service responsibilities are determined in negotiation with the Department Chair, responsive to the person’s strengths and the department's requirements.

Additional Information:

• 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.

Timeline: 

Applications will be reviewed in March 2024, with interviews in April 2024 for a proposed start date of July 1, 2024.

EDI Statement Requested:

The University of Alberta has a Strategic Plan for EDI. Across the University, we are working to integrate and enact core equity, access, and justice principles in all that we do. We seek to thoughtfully explore, incorporate, and promote a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion in our research, teaching, and community building efforts.

Please submit a statement, one-page maximum in a 12 pt font, in which you describe your own positionality and articulate your experiences regarding equity, diversity, and inclusion in various practice contexts along with your anticipated EDI contributions within the University of Alberta MScOT program.

For additional details or inquiries, please contact Dr. Shaniff Esmail, Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, at shaniff.esmail@ualberta.ca or 780-492-0397.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.