Adjunct Professor - OTD-Spring 2026

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is seeking adjunct professors to teach graduate-level courses within the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. The selected candidate will teach courses covering OT concepts, advocacy, healthcare management, pediatric rehabilitation and/or adult rehabilitation.

The classes will be held during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters, meeting in-person on weekdays with a three-hour teaching commitment per week and available

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related field.
• At least two years of clinical OT experience.
• NBCOT certification and NJ OT licensure eligibility.
• Ability to adapt teaching to varied learning styles.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Employment contingent on background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level OT courses.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback.
• Offer office hours and supervise coursework.
• Deliver instruction across Spring, Summer, and Fall terms.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical OT experience

NBCOT certification

Education

Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Adjunct Professor - OTD---Spring 2026

Campus: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ

Department: Occupational Therapy-Florham

Hiring Manager: Dina Prisco

Hiring Manager Title: Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs (Health Sciences)

College: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Position Type: Faculty

Grade: Adjunct

FLSA: Exempt

Faculty Rank: Adjunct Faculty

Salary

$1,500 per credit

General Benefits

Eligibility to contribute towards the 403(b) plan, and a variousfringe benefits (discounts on ever day good and services,entertainment/dining discounts, etc.), and State benefits such asNJ Sick Leave and State Short Term Disability benefits.

Status

Part-Time

Months Worked

No Response

Job Summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of Pharmacy and HealthSciences is currently seeking adjunct professors to teachgraduate-level courses within the Occupational Therapy Doctorateprogram. The selected candidate will teach courses coveringoccupational therapy concepts, advocacy, healthcare management,pediatric rehabilitation and/or adult rehabilitation. The selectedcandidate will be responsible for assessing student performance andproviding feedback on course assignments. The classes will be held during the Spring, Summer, and Fallsemesters. Classes meet in-person on weekdays and span acrosseither 12- or 15- week semesters. The overall commitment entailsthree hours of teaching per week, along with availability foroffice hours.

Required Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related major awardedby an institution accredited by a USDE -recognized regionalaccrediting body.
• At least two years clinical experience in the field of OT. Clinical experience in physical rehabilitation, hand therapy,neurorehabilitation, geriatrics, and/or homecare is preferred.
• Initially certified by NBCOT and be eligible for OT Licensure inNew Jersey.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to adapt teaching to variouslearning styles and levels of learners is highly desirable.
• Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizingthe background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Posting Date

10/14/2025

Application Types Accepted

Faculty Profile

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Letter of Reference 1
3. Letter of Reference 2
4. Letter of Reference 3
5. Other Document