F99593 Clinical Assistant Professor Occupational Therapy

Northeastern State University; Muskogee (OK); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern State University in Muskogee, OK invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy. This full‑time, 9‑month appointment starts January 2027 and offers a salary of $83,440.

The role emphasizes mentoring students, designing syllabi, and delivering hands‑on, face‑to‑face instruction. You will collaborate with colleagues to strengthen NSU's Occupational Therapy Program, pursue ongoing ACOTE‑aligned scholarship, and contribute to student success through

Qualifications

• Current Oklahoma Occupational Therapist license required.
• Post-professional doctoral degree required (not limited to OT).
• Minimum three years of clinical practice as a licensed occupational therapist.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Documented research expertise and ongoing scholarly activity aligned with ACOTE standards.

Responsibilities

• Advise and mentor current and potential students.
• Design, teach and contribute to occupational therapy syllabi and coursework.
• Develop and sustain excellence in teaching, including evolving content delivery methods.
• Develop and sustain excellence in research aligned with ACOTE standards.
• Maintain knowledge of the profession, healthcare, and related content areas.
• Support NSU's Occupational Therapy Program through service and collegial participation.

Skills

Licensed OT in Oklahoma

Doctorate (post-professional)

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

F99593 Clinical Assistant Professor Occupational Therapy

Clinical Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy
Muskogee, Oklahoma | January 2027

Help Prepare the Next Generation of Occupational Therapists

At Northeastern State University (NSU), you'll do more than teach courses-you'll mentor future clinicians, collaborate with colleagues who care deeply about student success, and help shape an established occupational therapy program committed to excellence. If you're passionate about occupational therapy, enjoy working with students, and want to make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

The Regional University Advantage

At NSU, you'll know your students by name and see the impact of your teaching every day. Here, faculty are accessible, collaboration is genuine, and your work directly strengthens the healthcare workforce serving Oklahoma communities.

Why NSU?

• Small class sizes and meaningful faculty-student relationships
• 100% face-to-face, hands-on instruction
• Collaborative faculty culture
• Opportunity to shape curriculum and student success
• Mission-driven university serving Oklahoma communities

Position Snapshot

• Clinical Assistant Professor
• Full-time, 9-month appointment, scheduled throughout the calendar year
• Start Date: January 2027
• Salary: $83,440
• Teaching Load: 24-30 credit hours annually
• Location: Muskogee Campus (In Person)

Required Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an occupational therapist in Oklahoma
• Post-professional doctorate (not limited to occupational therapy)
• Minimum three years of clinical practice as a licensed occupational therapist
• Experience teaching in higher education
• Documented expertise in research
• Ongoing scholarly achievement consistent with ACOTE standards

Preferred Expertise

• Adult Practice
• Anatomy
• Neuroscience
• Technology & Fabrication
• Splint Assessment & Fabrication
• Occupational Therapy Management

What You'll Do

• Advise and mentor current and potential students
• Design, teach and contribute to occupational therapy syllabi and coursework
• Develop and sustain excellence in teaching, including continuous learning and use of evolving content delivery methods
• Develop and sustain excellence in research consistent with ACOTE standards
• Develop and sustain knowledge of the profession, healthcare, and content areas related to assigned instructional areas
• Support the continued success of NSU's Occupational Therapy Program through active participation in related activities, meetings, service and acting as a collegial member of the NSU community

It is Northeastern State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Northeastern State University complies with all "applicable" federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.