Open Rank Clinical Professor in Occupational Therapy

The University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research start-up package

Excellent fringe benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas at El Paso seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty member in Occupational Therapy. This role emphasizes teaching, research, and community service.

The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in occupational therapy, experience as a licensed occupational therapist, and a commitment to diverse cultural settings. Excellent benefits and a negotiable salary based on experience are provided.

Qualifications

• Entry-level degree in occupational therapy.
• Earned doctorate in occupational therapy or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience as an occupational therapist.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor students in the Occupational Therapy program.
• Engage in scholarly activities and research.
• Serve the college, university, and community.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Scholarly productivity

Proficiency in instructional technology

Collaboration in clinical research

Cultural competence

Education

Doctorate in occupational therapy or related field

Job description

Job Description:

Location: El Paso, TX Category: Health Sciences Job Type: Full‑time Posted On: Thu Jun 18 2026

Position Description

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) College of Health Sciences invites applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant, Clinical Associate, or Clinical Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy. The UTEP Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) curriculum has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and granted accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). This is a 12‑month appointment. The successful applicant will be a licensed occupational therapist with a doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related field. Job responsibilities include teaching, participation in scholarly activity (e.g., collaborative research in areas of practice interest and conference presentations), and service to the program, college, university, community, and profession. The ideal candidate will excel at incorporating active‑learning strategies in teaching, mentoring and advising students, and collaborating with others in service and scholarly activities. The candidate will also thrive in a bi‑national setting, embrace the opportunities to work with underserved groups and collaborate in opportunities regarding border health and health disparities, have an interest in the cultural aspects of the border, and have a desire to flourish in an independent work environment.

Job Requirements

• Entry‑level degree in occupational therapy.
• Earned doctorate in occupational therapy (research or clinical) or a related field (ABD considered if graduation anticipated before start date).
• Demonstrated record of or potential to develop scholarly productivity, educational leadership, and/or administration.
• Demonstrated experience with or potential for graduate teaching excellence.
• Minimum of three years of experience as an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrated skills or potential to develop proficiency in instructional technology.
• Eligibility for occupational therapist licensure in Texas.
• Experience in or potential for service to the program, college, university, community, and profession.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate teaching experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience as an occupational therapist.
• Evidence of interprofessional collaboration in clinical research or practice.
• Experience in areas aligned with departmental needs, including but not limited to assistive technology, mental and behavioral health, adult populations, community‑based practice, underserved communities, and/or emerging areas of practice.
• Record of promoting access to excellent education for all students.
• Experience in addressing social accountability, global health, and health disparity.
• Current membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Record of leadership roles in occupational therapy.

Salary / Benefits

The initial salary is negotiable and based on qualifications and experience. The position comes with a research start‑up package and excellent fringe benefits.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries, including the filing of a formal complaint or reporting an incident about the application of Title IX, may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747‑8358, by email at [e-mail], or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at [e-mail].

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA‑48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.