Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (Open Rank) ⟩

Musculoskeletal Sonography and Occupational Performance Research Laboratory; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. This position focuses on leading innovative research and contributing to high-quality education in a dynamic academic environment.

Candidates must have a strong track record of funded research and a research doctoral degree. The role offers an annual salary range of $130,000 - $170,000, commensurate with experience.

USC is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal opportunity for all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Track record of funded research and scholarship.
• Commitment to excellence in education.
• Ability to articulate contributions to occupational science or therapy.

Responsibilities

• Join a scholarly community to lead innovative research.
• Produce impactful findings and facilitate knowledge translation.
• Contribute to education at various academic levels.

Skills

Mentorship

Grantsmanship

Collaborative/team science

Knowledge translation

Expertise in aging and Alzheimer’s

Health services research

Mental health

Spinal cord injury

Neurorehabilitation

Occupational science

Health equity/social justice

Disability studies

Education

Research doctoral degree (PhD, ScD)

Job description

Careers at USC Chan

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (Open Rank)

Listed March 3, 2025

The USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California is seeking talented tenure-eligible faculty to join our scholarly community at the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor. The Chan Division (https://chan.usc.edu) and USC provide dynamic, diverse, innovative, and internationally-recognized academic communities to cultivate transformative, interdisciplinary, and impactful scholarship. We have ongoing active, externally-funded, research programs and are strongly networked with clinical, social, and academic programs in the Los Angeles area. The Chan Division continues to thrive under new leadership and is implementing a new strategic plan that is grounded in our tripartite mission of leading innovation in research, education, and practice. We are seeking applicants who are poised to substantively contribute to our endeavors and benefit from the affordances of our enriching environments. Candidates should demonstrate a strong track‑record of funded research and scholarship, and a commitment to excellence in predoctoral, doctoral, and postdoctoral education. We are seeking established career scientists who thrive in contemporary interdisciplinary academic arenas, can lead innovative research teams, produce impactful findings, and facilitate knowledge translation to critical health or societal issues.

Candidates should demonstrate their commitments and expertise related to mentorship, grantsmanship, collaborative/team science, and dissemination. Preference will be given to scholars who are recognized experts in aging and Alzheimer’s, health services research, mental health, spinal cord injury, neurorehabilitation, clinical intervention research, occupational science, health equity/social justice, and disability studies.

Applicants must have a research doctoral degree or equivalent (e.g., PhD, ScD) in an area applicable to occupational science or occupational therapy and be able to articulate existing or potential contributions to these fields.

The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at [phone], or by email at [e-mail]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

Job ID: REQ20123135

Posted Date: 07/25/2025

Apply at the USC Careers site: usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/assistant-associate-full-professor-of-occupational-science-and-occupational-therapy-open-rank/1209/60632228272