Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy MGH Institute of Health Professions

MGH Institute of Health Professions invites applications for a 12-month, full time Assistant Professor to join our Department of Occupational Therapy. This position offers the right candidate excellent opportunities to collaborate with clinical partners and interprofessional colleagues in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Nursing.

Responsibilities include teaching in our top-ranked US News World Report Entry Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, scholarship, supervising student research, and advising graduate students. Faculty also provide service to the department, Institute, and community. The ideal faculty member is a generalist in occupational therapy practice and education with expectation of a line of scholarship inquiry and doctoral capstone mentorship. This position may also include supervision of OT services in our student-led pro bono center to support our clinical education placements. To meet the desired timeline to teach in fall 2025, all application materials are due by Friday, June 27, 2025.

Education
Candidates must possess an earned post professional doctorate (PhD, EdD, ScD preferred) and have clinical expertise as a generalist in occupational therapy practice and education.

Experience

• Clinical and didactic teaching experience of three - five years is desired.
• Candidates must possess an earned post professional doctorate (PhD, EdD, ScD preferred) and have clinical expertise as a generalist in occupational therapy practice and education.
• Current occupational therapy license or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts is required.
• Rank and salary commensurate with experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of online learning platforms and instructional technologies.
• Familiarity with instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with instructors, students, and support staff.
• Technical proficiency in learning management systems, virtual classroom platforms, and multimedia tools.
• Experience in providing training and support to instructors in online teaching methods.

Required materials:

• A cover letter including teaching philosophy and related experience,
• CV and
• The names and contact information of at least 3 references should be submitted.

To meet the desired timeline to teach in fall 2025,