Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah University’s Department of Occupational Therapy invites applications for a Visiting Faculty role in the OTD program. This full-time benefited position is based in Winchester, Virginia, within the Health Professions Building.

The role emphasizes hybrid, innovative instruction, student mentorship, and interprofessional engagement with health programs across the university. Candidates should have a doctoral OT degree, NBCOT certification, and Virginia licensure, with at least two years

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in OT from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist.
• NBCOT certification and eligibility/possession of Virginia OT license.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coordinate assigned OTD courses, blending asynchronous online modules with on-campus labs.
• Advise and mentor a diverse cohort of doctoral students, guiding academic progression and capstone work.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Professional responsibility

Commitment to student learning

Education

Doctoral degree (OTD/PhD/EdD)

Job description

Shenandoah University’s Department of Occupational Therapy isaccepting applications for a Visiting Faculty Role in the OTDProgram. This is a full-time benefited position located at ourHealth Professions Building in Winchester, Virginia.

Position Responsibilities

• Innovative Hybrid Instruction: Teach andcoordinate assigned OTD courses, seamlessly blending asynchronousonline modules with highly engaging, hands-on laboratory sessionson campus on Tuesdays.
• Student Mentorship & Advising:Advise and mentor a diverse cohort of doctoral students, guidingtheir academic progression, professional development, andintegration of program values, while mentoring capstones orscholarly work aligned with your unique expertise.
• Collaborative InterprofessionalEngagement: Foster a culture of belonging and activelyparticipate in exciting interprofessional education (IPE)initiatives alongside other health professions programs across theUniversity.
• Active Community Participation: Contributeto the growth of our program by participating in faculty meetings,admissions, student events, and service initiatives that occuracross the workweek.
• Curriculum Excellence: Deliver and refine course contentand assessments that align with assigned ACOTE standards, programlearning outcomes, and current evidence-based clinicalpractices.
• Accountable Practice: Uphold continuous programexcellence by maintaining accurate student records andparticipating in programmatic assessment activities.

Shenandoah University, located inWinchester, Virginia, is aprivate university founded in1875. Committed to academicexcellence, interdisciplinary collaboration,and student-centered learning, theuniversity offers more than 200programs across six schools. TheSchool of Health Professionsprepares graduates for ethical,collaborative, and evidence-basedpractice across healthdisciplines.

Required Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Education: An earned doctoral degree (e.g., OTD, PhD,EdD) awarded by an institution accredited by a USDE-recognizedinstitutional accrediting agency
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical practiceexperience as an occupational therapist
• Credentialing: Current National Board for Certificationin Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification and eligibilityfor/possession of an active occupational therapy license in theCommonwealth of Virginia
• Core Competencies: Evidence of effective communication,collaboration, professional responsibility, and commitment tostudent learning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience at the post-baccalaureate level,particularly within a hybrid or online educational framework
• Documented expertise in one or more of the following areas:pediatrics, neurological rehabilitation, or mental health
• Active membership in the American Occupational TherapyAssociation (AOTA)

Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and asatisfactory driving record may be required as a condition ofhire.

Authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition ofemployment. At this time, Shenandoah University is not in aposition to sponsor international visas.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities'unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks tofoster mutual understanding in an inviting community whereindividuals are welcome and respected. The university does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy,sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin,age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’sstatus, or on any other basis protected under applicablelaw.

Salary Range

$82,000.00 - $90,000.00

Salary Type

Not Applicable