Tenure-Track OT Professor — Educator & Scholar

University of Puget Sound; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Puget Sound invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy. The position emphasizes teaching in MSOT and OTD programs, with six teaching units per year, and expectations for scholarly activity, curriculum development, and accreditation support.

The candidate should hold a PhD (or equivalent) and have strong research/teaching credentials, plus two+ years of OT clinical experience and eligibility for WA OT licensure.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) required or near completion.
• Evidence of research and teaching excellence or clinical experience.
• Two+ years of professional OT clinical experience.
• Record of peer-reviewed scholarly work.
• Commitment to liberal arts education.
• Eligible for Washington OT license.

Responsibilities

• Teach in entry-level MSOT and OTD programs; typically six units per year.
• Cover research methods, evidence-based practice, anatomy, neurology, adult dysfunctions, ergonomics.
• Advise students; supervise capstone projects; participate in admissions, governance, and curriculum development.

Skills

Research & teaching excellence

Clinical experience

Peer-reviewed publications

Liberal arts education

OT license eligibility

Education

PhD (or equivalent research doctorate)

Job description

University of Puget Sound invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy. The position emphasizes teaching in MSOT and OTD programs, with six teaching units per year, and expectations for scholarly activity, curriculum development, and accreditation support.

The candidate should hold a PhD (or equivalent) and have strong research/teaching credentials, plus two+ years of OT clinical experience and eligibility for WA OT licensure.