Ast.Associate Prof. Dept. Occupational Therap

The College of St. Scholastica; Center (IN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, seeks an assistant professor to join our Master of Science and Entry-Level Doctorate Occupational Therapy Programs that includes expanding programs, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, engaging diverse perspectives in occupational therapy, and community partnerships through experientials with interprofessional education.

The position is available immediately with a preferred August 2026 targeted start date.

Qualifications

• Must hold an entry-level OT doctorate or a Master’s in OT.
• NBCOT certification is required.
• Eligible for Minnesota OT licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach within the occupational therapy curriculum.
• Advise students to meet diverse needs.
• Assist with recruitment and admissions activities.
• Engage in scholarly activity related to areas of interest and/or expertise that contributes to the Department scholarly agenda.
• Attend Department, School and College events and perform service through committee assignments at the Department, School and College level.
• Contribute to work with diverse populations and advance the Benedictine Values of the College.

Skills

Cultural humility

Teaching experience

Love of learning

Leadership

Adaptability to new technologies

Clinical/practice experience

Education

OT doctorate or Master’s in OT

Minnesota OT licensure eligibility

Job description

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.

• 11-month
• Assistant: $83,570-$91,911
• Associate: $95,681-$105,233

Job Summary

The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, is seeking an assistant professor to join our Master of Science and Entry-Level Doctorate Occupational Therapy Programs that includes expanding programs, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, engaging diverse perspectives in occupational therapy, and community partnerships through experientials with interprofessional education. The position is available immediately with a preferred August 2026 targeted start date. This is a full-time, 11-month core faculty position.

Key responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching within the occupational therapy curriculum; advising to meet diverse student needs; assisting in recruitment and admission activities; engaging in scholarly activity relevant to areas of interest and/or expertise that contributes to the Department scholarly agenda; and attending Department, School and College events and performing service through committee assignments at the Department, School and College level. The successful candidate will contribute to work with diverse populations and will advance the Benedictine Values of the College.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum requirement is an entry-level occupational therapy doctorate degree or a Master's degree in occupational therapy.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certified.
• Eligible for OT licensure in Minnesota.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-professional or research doctoral degree (e.g. PhD, ScD, EdD, OTD).
• Experience serving and interacting with cultural humility in settings with diverse populations that reflects community, hospitality, and respect.
• Prior teaching experience in occupational therapy or other adult education.
• Evidence of continuing education to support the value of love of learning and professional occupational therapy practice.
• Service to the profession and/or community.
• Evidence of scholarship or evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated skill in use of technology and ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Experience in management and leadership, neurorehabilitation, adult rehabilitation, orthopedics, and older adults.
• Minimum of two years clinical/practice experience.