Occupational Therapy - Teaching-Focused Assistant Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy in Hickory, North Carolina. This position will start in August 2026, focusing on supporting the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program and requires on-campus engagement.

Responsibilities include teaching graduate-level courses, coordinating fieldwork, and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates must have a terminal degree in Occupational Therapy and be board-certified. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold a terminal degree in Occupational Therapy and be board-certified.
• Demonstrated ability to teach graduate courses required.
• Regular on-campus presence at the Hickory campus is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses and labs in the M.S. in Occupational Therapy program.
• Coordinate Level I Fieldwork, collaborating with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
• Assist with curriculum development and program assessment.

Skills

Teaching graduate courses

Regular on-campus engagement

Curriculum development

Collaboration with fieldwork coordinator

Commitment to student-centered learning

Education

Terminal degree in Occupational Therapy

Board-certified occupational therapist

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy in Hickory, North Carolina. This position will start in August 2026, focusing on supporting the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program and requires on-campus engagement.

Responsibilities include teaching graduate-level courses, coordinating fieldwork, and contributing to curriculum development. Candidates must have a terminal degree in Occupational Therapy and be board-certified. Competitive salary and benefits offered.