Assistant Professor

Job Description:

Iona University’s New York-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Science’s Graduate Occupational Therapy (OT) Program seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor with expertise in OT Practice with adults with physical/neurological injuries and disabilities in varied practice settings. The faculty member will be responsible for delivering high quality learning experiences and education for graduate OT students. The faculty member will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, establish a productive scholarship agenda, have a record of service to the School/University, and work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and across the university. This is a 11-month tenure-track faculty position that will begin in January 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide student-centered learning environment with teaching responsibilities including  

in person academic instruction with virtual supplementary course delivery as needed, student advisement for academic and professional development.  

• Teach and/or co-teach coursework in OT Foundations, Adult Acute Care, Rehabilitation and Community Practice course content.
• Collect and apply learning assessment information to improve teaching and the overall Iona OT curriculum. 
• Develop a scholarly agenda that is consistent with the vision and mission of the Iona University OT Program and implement a scholarship /faculty development plan as required by ACOTE accreditation standards and Iona University.
• Disseminate scholarly work consistent with Iona University policies and accreditation expectations.
• Stay current with clinical practice and evidence that supports OT Practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives to meet program, school, and institutional goals.
• Maintain positive, collaborative relationships with program, school, and university faculty and staff, as well as with OT community partners.
• Advise students on academic and professional issues and provide appropriate student support referrals as needed
• Collaborate with Program Director and faculty in the design, refinement and implementation of OT Program curriculum that meets or exceeds ACOTE accreditation standards.
• Participate in OT program and NYP Iona School of Health Science recruitment, retention, and admissions activities; committee work including program evaluation, accreditation tasks, and other tasks as assigned by the Program Director.
• Support and participates in shared governance and curricular planning and development.
• Serves on programmatic and university committees.
• Actively participate in occupational therapy and/or inter-professional curricular and co-curricular activities.
• Serve as university liaison in community and/or professional activities and organizations.
• Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior.
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities as requested by the OT Program Director and Dean, School of the New York Presbyterian Iona School of Health Science.
• Represent Iona University, the NY Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, the occupational therapy program, its services and staff professionally and articulately.
• Ability to fully understand and respect the culture of Iona University, its Mission and the heritage of the Christian Brothers, as well as the ability to establish strong collaborative relationships with students, faculty and staff.

Required Education: 

• PhD or Post-professional doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) is preferred.  
• New York State Licensed Occupational Therapist or eligible for NYS OT License

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years documented experience as a practicing occupational therapist with an understanding of current and emerging trends in occupational therapy practice with adults with physical / neurological injuries and disabilities in varied practice settings.
• Prior teaching experience in OT higher education.
• The candidate should be a passionate, self-directed, engaged academic with excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.  

Preferred Experience: 

• Experience in scholarly activity 

• Innovative pedagogical and curricular development experience  

• Familiarity with interprofessional education (IPE)  

• Program assessment/evaluation experience  

About Iona University 

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of over 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a prestigious recognition awarded to just five percent of business schools worldwide. The Princeton Review recognized Iona’s on-campus MBA program as a “Best Business School for 2023.” Iona University also recently launched a new, fully online MBA program for even greater flexibility. In July 2021, Iona University and NewYork-Presbyterian announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, to be principally located on the University’s new campus in Bronxville, N.Y. Supported by a $20 million gift from NewYork-Presbyterian, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences offers a new vision for collaborative health care education, modern workforce development, and community care. On July 1, 2022, Iona officially changed its status from College to University, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education. 

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees including staff & administrative employees, faculty and student workers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses, unemployment status, or other legally prohibited basis under federal and state law, or local ordinance. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, in particular historically underrepresented groups. 

About Iona University/EEO language

 Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, nursing, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona is widely recognized in prestigious rankings, including The Princeton Review’s 2024 national list of “The Best 389 Colleges” and The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse’s “2024 Best Colleges in America,” which ranked Iona at #66 in the nation overall and #8 in the nation among Catholic schools. Iona's LaPenta School of Business is also accredited AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, and in particular from historically underrepresented groups.