Clinical Assistant Professor

CP11 University of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Hampshire invites applications for a full-time clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy in Durham, NH, with a nine-month academic year appointment and a part-time summer contract, beginning January 2027.

The role emphasizes teaching across undergraduate and graduate OT programs, developing course materials, mentoring students, and contributing to accreditation and service activities within the university and community.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in occupational therapy (PhD, OTD, ScD or similar).
• Active NH OT license or NBCOT eligibility and NH license eligibility.
• At least 2 years of OT clinical practice.
• Teaching experience preferred, including online learning platforms.
• Experience with diverse student populations and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate OT courses aligned with ACOTE standards.
• Develop and deliver course materials, assignments, exams, and clinical learning activities.
• Contribute to curriculum quality through assessment and improvement of instructional materials.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Participate in accreditation activities and program evaluation.
• Advise and mentor students; support experiential learning and admissions.
• Serve as capstone project faculty mentor for OTD students.
• Engage in service at university, department, college, and professional levels.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Diversity & inclusion

Community outreach

Education

Terminal OT degree (PhD/OTD/ScD)

Tools

Online LMS

Job description

The Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a full-time clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy with a potential start date of January 2027. The position is a 9-month academic year appointment with an additional part-time summer contract. The Department of Occupational Therapy is housed in the College of Health and Human Services within UNH. UNH is a research-high, liberal arts, land grant institution. UNH provides a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in alignment with ACOTE standards, course specific objectives and student outcomes.
• Develop and deliver course materials, assignments, exams, and clinical and applied learning activities.
• Contribute to curriculum quality through course preparation, assessment, and continuous improvement of instructional materials.
• Evaluate and document student progress and provide relevant and timely feedback to students.
• Participate in evaluation of courses, curricula, programs, and accreditation activities.
• Advise and mentor students, supporting academic progress and experiential learning.
• Support admissions processes at undergraduate and graduate level.
• Serve as a capstone project faculty mentor to OTD students.
• Service Consistent with the service mission of the University, the clinical faculty member is expected to engage in service activities at university, departmental, college, and professional levels.

Requirements

• Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: Terminal degree (PhD, OTD, ScD or similar) in occupational therapy.
• At least 2 years of experience in OT clinical practice, preferably in one or more of the following areas: adult mental health, adult physical disabilities, geriatrics, leadership in OT practice.
• Required Licenses & Certifications: Active NH OT license or eligibility for NBCOT certification and eligibility for NH state OT license, NH driver's license or eligibility.
• Preferred Qualifications: An occupation-focused perspective, with teaching and/or fieldwork experience preferred.
• Academic experience preferred, including experience teaching via online learning management systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with college-age and non-traditional students.
• Skill in working with culturally diverse constituencies in the academic environment.
• Ability to cultivate external relationships with community leaders, institutions, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, and students as well as community groups of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability and ethnic backgrounds.

Compensation

Pay Range: $78,000 - $90,000. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate's qualifications.

Location

Durham

Salary Grade

Faculty 01

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction.

UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs.

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources.