Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

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Position Information Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Department Rehabilitative Sciences – 21755
Pay Grade Job Category Faculty
Job Summary The Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program in the Department of Rehabilitation is seeking one new faculty member for a 12-month clinical or tenure-track appointment beginning July 1, 2025, to teach in the OTD program. The successful candidate is expected to participate as a full faculty member with all relevant duties, responsibilities, and benefits. The faculty member in this position is responsible for teaching in the area of content expertise (neuroscience, pathophysiology, neurological dysfunction) 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 Occupational Therapy, 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 University’s 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 and 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 institution’s 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 institution’s focus on community engagement. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regularly benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs, including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, 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.

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The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform 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. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong commitment to graduate interprofessional education
Knowledge of current trends and evidence-based practice in OT
Knowledge of instructional strategies to include online teaching experience Required Qualifications Earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution (i.e., post-professional clinical doctorate, PhD, EdD, ScD)
Licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in Tennessee
Minimum five years full-time clinical experience
Content expertise in neuroscience/neuroanatomy, pathophysiology, and neurological disorders 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 and accreditation on-site process
Experience in delivering online education
Advanced clinical and teaching expertise in neuroscience and neurological disorders
Minimum of 1-year Doctoral-level OT teaching experience and new program/curricular development
Graduate level teaching experience in geriatrics and assistive technology Salary Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00937P
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 05/27/2025
Close Date 06/10/2025
Open Until Filled Yes