OT Faculty: NBCOT Exam Strategist & Educator

Samuel Merritt University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University in Oakland is seeking a 1.0 FTE faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to teach in the entry-level MOT and OTD programs and to coordinate NBCOT exam readiness efforts. The appointment is split 50/50 between teaching and NBCOT coordination, reporting to the MOT & OTD Programs Director.

The position includes maintaining office hours, participating in department and university events, and advancing ACOTE accreditation through curriculum and assessment

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (OTD, PhD, EdD, or related field) is required.
• Current NBCOT certification is required.
• Current, unencumbered licensure to practice occupational therapy in California, or eligibility to obtain California licensure prior to appointment, is required.
• Eligibility for faculty appointments at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor is required; rank will be determined by qualifications and experience.
• Clinical expertise in the practice area of the teaching assignment is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in classroom and clinical settings, and contribute to curriculum assessment and improvement.
• Lead NBCOT exam readiness strategy across MOT and OTD programs.
• Monitor NBOT exam data and outcomes to drive improvement in pass rates.
• Develop early identification processes for students at risk of not passing NBCOT.
• Coordinate with the Program Director and Registrar on graduate eligibility and licensure processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Data presentation

Project management

Education

Doctoral degree (OTD/PhD/EdD)

NBCOT certification

CA OT licensure eligibility

Job description

Samuel Merritt University in Oakland is seeking a 1.0 FTE faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to teach in the entry-level MOT and OTD programs and to coordinate NBCOT exam readiness efforts. The appointment is split 50/50 between teaching and NBCOT coordination, reporting to the MOT & OTD Programs Director.

The position includes maintaining office hours, participating in department and university events, and advancing ACOTE accreditation through curriculum and assessment