Instructor - Occupational Therapy (Knoxville, TN)

The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center invites applications for a full-time 12-month non-tenure track Clinical Instructor with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. Faculty responsibilities include teaching, student advisement, university and professional service, overseeing the admissions process with opportunities to participate in clinical practice. Faculty will be expected to disseminate scholarly work in accordance with professional and college guidelines. Clinical education/supervision of graduate students. Direct evidence-based early intervention service to clients and their families. Service to the department, university, and professional communities. Participate in scholarship activities such as research, presentations, publications related to interprofessional education, pediatrics, autism and/or early intervention. Clinical education supervision of students in speech-language pathology on interdisciplinary practices in collaboration with speech-language pathologists.

EDUCATION

Master's Degree from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of clinical experience.

LICENSES

NBCOT certification as an Occupational Therapist. Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of professional experience in occupational therapy, specializing in autism and early intervention (Birth-5 years). Experience providing assessment and treatment services to children ages 1-5 with autism or related developmental disorders. Experience with clinical supervision desired. Prior experience in interprofessional education or practice. Excellent interpersonal communications and presentation skills. Complete applications should include the following: 1. Cover letter that outlines qualifications and credentials, experience, and accomplishments. 2. Updated Curriculum Vitae. 3. Names and addresses (including email) of three professional references. References will not be contacted immediately. Applicants will be informed if/when references are contacted. Questions can be directed to the chair of the search committee, Lydia Barry ( llowe9@uthsc.edu ) For benefits information, please visit https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf

THE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH PATHOLOGY

The mission of the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology is consistent with the missions of UTHSC and the College of Health Professions. As such, the Department serves a major public service role by: Providing access to high-quality education in audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech and hearing sciences. Operating clinical programs that offer excellence in care for individuals with communication disabilities. Generating new knowledge in the discipline of communication sciences and disorders through active research. Promoting life-long learning for alumni and other professionals across the state of Tennessee.

THE COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

The College of Health Professions ( https://www.uthsc.edu/health-professions/about/index.php ) serves as the administrative home for allied health programs offered through the Departments of Audiology and Speech Pathology, Department of Diagnostic and Health Sciences, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy. The College also houses a research arm, the Division of Rehabilitation Sciences ( https://www.uthsc.edu/health-professions/research/rehabilitation-sciences.php ), and includes the Muscle Biology and Sarcopenia Laboratory, the Muscle and Neural Laboratory, the Integrative Muscle Biology Laboratory, the Human Performance Clinical and Research Laboratory, and the Movement Science Laboratory.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center's Memphis campus comprises six colleges- Health Professions, Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. The Memphis Core Teaching Hospitals include St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Methodist Healthcare, Regional One Health, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Baptist Memorial Health Care, Memphis VA Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital. For more information about UT Health Science Center, go to: ( https://uthsc.edu/about/index.php ). UT Health Science Center has a long and rich tradition of accomplishments in basic, clinical, and translational research in a wide variety of disciplines focused on the health issues that impact our community, our region, the state of Tennessee, and the world. UT Health Science Center researchers are supported by both government grants and private funding. The Cancer Center Building opened in 2007 and is the Mid-South's only adult cancer research facility, housing 32 research laboratories and more than 65 scientists. The 140,000-square foot Translational Science Research Building opened in 2016 and currently houses 40 investigators focused on cardiovascular and related diseases. During the last fiscal year, UT Health Science Center generated approximately $85 million in sponsored programs, including NIH grants and grants from private foundations. For more information about UT Health Science Center's research, go to: ( https://uthsc.edu/research/ ). The University of Tennessee system has a combined student enrollment of more than 49,000 students, over 360,000 living alumni, and a total endowment that tops $1 billion.