Adjunct Faculty/Master Occupational Therapy 2026-2027

University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art facilities

Supportive network of colleagues

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) seeks an Adjunct Faculty for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. This 0.5 FTE, 20 hours/week position supports teaching, mentoring, and curriculum delivery.

Candidates bring a Master’s or doctoral OT degree, at least 3 years of clinical experience in neurorehabilitation, pediatrics, or community health; NBCOT Certification; AOTA Membership; and a NC OT license (or eligibility).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in occupational therapy or doctoral degree in the discipline or a related field (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., OTD, Sci.D.) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of documented clinical experience in occupational therapy in neurorehabilitation/physical rehabilitation, pediatrics, or community health, wellness, and prevention.
• Current NBCOT Certification
• Current AOTA Membership
• Current North Carolina License to Practice Occupational Therapy (or eligibility)

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and guiding graduate students in their academic and professional development.
• Facilitating engaging and interactive classroom discussions.
• Sharing real-world experience and expertise through innovative teaching methods.
• Collaborating with colleagues to enhance curriculum design and delivery.
• Contributing to the advancement of occupational therapy research and scholarship.

Skills

Clinical experience

NBCOT Certification

AOTA Membership

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

doctoral degree in OT or related field

Tools

Current North Carolina License to Practice Occupational Therapy (or eligibility)

Job description

Adjunct Faculty/Master Occupational Therapy 2026-2027

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Department of Occupational Therapy

Working Title: Adjunct Faculty/Master Occupational Therapy 2026-2027

Vacancy Type: Part-Time Temporary

Min T/E Requirements:

• Master's degree in occupational therapy or doctoral degree in the discipline or a related field (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., OTD, Sci.D.) from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum of 3 years of documented clinical experience in occupational therapy in one or more of the following areas: neurorehabilitation/physical rehabilitation; pediatrics; or community health, wellness, and prevention.
• Current NBCOT Certification
• Current AOTA Membership
• Current North Carolina License to Practice Occupational Therapy (or eligibility)

FTE: .5

Salary Range:

• Hiring Range: Commensurate Upon Education and Experience

Position #: ADJH06

Months per Year: 9

Work Schedule: 20 hours/week, flexible schedule

Are you passionate about shaping the future of occupational therapy education? Are you eager to share your expertise and inspire the next generation of occupational therapists? If so, we invite you to join our dynamic team as an Adjunct Faculty Member in our new Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program.

As an adjunct faculty member, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission by:

• Mentoring and guiding graduate students in their academic and professional development.
• Facilitating engaging and interactive classroom discussions.
• Sharing your real-world experience and expertise through innovative teaching methods.
• Collaborating with colleagues to enhance curriculum design and delivery.
• Contributing to the advancement of occupational therapy research and scholarship.

Additionally, as part of our vibrant academic community, you will have access to professional development opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive network of colleagues.

Join us in shaping the future of occupational therapy education and making a difference in the lives of our students and the communities we serve.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

The adjunct faculty of the Master of Science in Occupation Therapy program have primary responsibility for developing courses, teaching course content, and evaluating student learning outcomes. They are also responsible for identifying how the courses that they develop are consistent with the curriculum design and meet program and student learning objectives. Adjunct faculty members are valuable members of the Department of Occupational Therapy and serve multiple roles as teachers, mentors, colleagues, and scholars. Adjunct faculty are expected to excel in classroom instruction and to fulfill various responsibilities related to their assigned teaching duties.

Established in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation of the values of all people. Located in the heart of Pembroke, N.C., UNCP boasts an enrollment of 8,200 in 41 undergraduate and 18 graduate programs and offers a personalized learning environment where faculty and staff are dedicated to engaged scholarship, high academic standards, creative activity and public service. Spread over 281 acres, the campus offers a sense of community and belonging‑a place where faculty and staff feel supported, take pride in the university's mission, and are devoted to excellence in teaching, learning and research, and to developing leaders who make a difference in their communities.

Management Preference:

• A working knowledge of ACOTE Standards and expectations; graduate teaching experience; scholarship portfolio.

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or Regulation:

• Current NBCOT Certification
• Current AOTA Membership
• Current North Carolina License to Practice Occupational Therapy (or eligibility)

Posting Category: Temporary

Posting Number: NP00400

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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