Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy

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 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 is commensurate with education and experience. Some appointments may be eligible for tenure. 

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. 

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. 

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., entry-level or post-professional clinical doctorate, PhD, EdD, ScD)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in Tennessee
• Minimum of five years of 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 of doctoral-level OT teaching experience and new program/curricular development