Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

Department:
Rehabilitative Sciences - 21755

Pay Grade:
1

Job Category:
Faculty

Job Summary:
The Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program in the Department of Rehabilitation is seeking one new faculty member for a 9-month or 12-month clinical or tenure-track appointment beginning July 15, 2025, to teach in the OTD program.

The successful candidate is expected to participate as a full member of the faculty with all relevant duties, responsibilities, and benefits. The faculty member in this position is responsible for teaching in the area of content expertise (pediatrics, human development, and foundational practice courses) to assist occupational therapy students with knowledge acquisition and knowledge application necessary for entry-level practice in accordance with the accreditation standards and curriculum. The faculty member engages in service, scholarly activity, and supports the mission and vision of the university, department, and program.

Candidates considered for a tenure-track position must possess a terminal academic doctoral degree by the start date and demonstrate the potential for research productivity. Faculty rank commensurate with education and experience. Some appointments may be eligible for tenure. Clinical track appointments may be convertible to tenure-track no later than the end of year three of the appointment.

The Department of Rehabilitation is a growing multidisciplinary department with over 22 faculty and staff offering graduate programs in a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and a Master of Science in Orthotics and Prosthetics.

The department is located within the College of Health Sciences, which includes numerous programs including Speech and Language Pathology, Audiology, Social Work, and Allied Health Sciences. The College is part of the Universitys Academic Health Sciences Division, which also houses the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the College of Public Health, and the College of Nursing. The new faculty will join a dynamic and growing department focused on interprofessional education and training for the next generation of scholar-practitioners. Click here to view the department and program website.

East Tennessee State University ( ETSU ) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institutions mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For , recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institutions focus on community engagement.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services and programs including:

• Paid time off & leave
• 17 paid holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Health and life insurance
• Retirement
• Access to University facilities and services and much more!

Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: .

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution (i.e., post-professional clinical doctorate, PhD, EdD, ScD)
• Strong commitment to graduate interprofessional education
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in Tennessee
• Knowledge of current trends and evidence-based practice in OT
• Content expertise in pediatrics and human development
• Knowledge of instructional strategies to include online teaching experience
• Minimum three years full-time clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess extensive teaching, clinical, and research experience in occupational therapy
• Terminal academic degree (EdD, PhD, ScD)
• Proven track record in scholarly activity
• Knowledge of ACOTE education standards
• Experience in delivering online education
• Advanced clinical and teaching expertise in pediatrics

Salary:

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
F00901P

Is this position subject to a criminal background check?:
Yes

Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source?:
No

Open Date:
02/05/2025

Close Date:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Faculty positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.

Copies and/or unofficial transcripts will be acceptable for application purposes only. Candidate chosen will be required to provide official transcripts upon hire.