Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy ⟩

Musculoskeletal Sonography and Occupational Performance Research Laboratory; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USC Chan invites applications for a full-time, 12-month clinical faculty position as Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy. The role focuses on teaching OS minor undergraduate coursework and developing curricula to foster inclusive, interactive learning across USC students.

The candidate will join the Division’s faculty to advance the OS minor and integrate occupational science concepts throughout OS Minor courses, with preference for an earned terminal degree and California OT

Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree (OTD or PhD in occupational science preferred).
• Experience teaching undergraduate coursework in occupational science.
• Knowledge of evidence-based pedagogy.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy in California.

Responsibilities

• Teach OS minor undergraduate coursework, including history of occupational therapy and occupational science.
• Contribute to curriculum development to support an inclusive and interactive learning environment for USC students.
• Integrate occupational science concepts throughout OS Minor courses.

Skills

Undergraduate teaching

Evidence-based pedagogy

Curriculum development

Inclusive and interactive learning

Education

OTD or PhD in occupational science

Job description

Careers at USC Chan

Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy

Listed May 30, 2025

The Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California invites applicants for one full-time, 12-month clinical faculty position. The successful candidate will work with the Division’s current faculty members to advance the Division’s minor program in occupational science (OS). The primary functions of this position will include teaching undergraduate coursework in the OS minor on the history of occupational therapy and occupational science as well as contributing to curriculum development to support an inclusive and interactive learning environment for undergraduate students at USC and the integration of occupational science concepts throughout OS Minor courses.

Qualifications include an earned terminal degree (O.T.D., or Ph.D. in occupational science preferred); experience in teaching undergraduate course work in occupational science; knowledge of evidence-based pedagogy; and a current license to practice occupational therapy in California.

The annual base salary range for this position is $85,000-$90,000. 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.

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