Tenure-Track OT Professor, MS in Occupational Therapy

Colorado-Mesa-University; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program. This full-time role emphasizes teaching graduate-level courses on site, with potential in-person or hybrid delivery, and active involvement in accreditation and scholarly activity.

The ideal candidate will join a tenure-track or clinical-track pathway beginning January 6, 2027, with salary range $95,000–$100,000 and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program and NBCOT certification.
• Licensed or eligible for Colorado OT licensure.
• Post-professional OTD/DOT degree is acceptable with NBCOT certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in the MSOT program.
• Develop and coordinate course design and curriculum.
• Advise and mentor graduate students and guide faculty-led research.
• Participate in accreditation, program assessment, and scholarship.
• Engage in service to department, university, and profession.

Skills

communication

interpersonal skills

leadership

detail-oriented

organizational skills

critical thinking

problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification

Colorado licensure eligibility

Doctoral degree (PhD/EdD) pursuing or terminal degree

Job description

Colorado Mesa University invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program. This full-time role emphasizes teaching graduate-level courses on site, with potential in-person or hybrid delivery, and active involvement in accreditation and scholarly activity.

The ideal candidate will join a tenure-track or clinical-track pathway beginning January 6, 2027, with salary range $95,000–$100,000 and excellent benefits.