"Adjunct Professor - OTD---Spring 2026"

Job Details

Posting Details

Job Title: Adjunct Professor - OTD---Spring 2026

Campus: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ

Department: Occupational Therapy-Florham

Hiring Manager: Dina Prisco

Hiring Manager Title: Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs (Health Sciences)

College: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Position Type: Faculty

Grade: Adjunct

FLSA: Exempt

Faculty Rank: Adjunct Faculty

Salary: $1,500 per credit

General Benefits

This position provides a benefits package that includes: Eligibility to contribute towards the 403(b) plan, and a various fringe benefits (discounts on ever day good and services, entertainment/dining discounts, etc.), and State benefits such as NJ Sick Leave and State Short Term Disability benefits.

Status: Part-Time

Months Worked: No Response

Job Summary:

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is currently seeking adjunct professors to teach graduate-level courses within the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. The selected candidate will teach courses covering occupational therapy concepts, advocacy, healthcare management, pediatric rehabilitation and/or adult rehabilitation. The selected candidate will be responsible for assessing student performance and providing feedback on course assignments.

The classes will be held during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Classes meet in-person on weekdays and span across either 12- or 15- week semesters. The overall commitment entails three hours of teaching per week, along with availability for office hours.

Required Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related major awarded by an institution accredited by a USDE -recognized regional accrediting body.
• At least two years clinical experience in the field of OT. Clinical experience in physical rehabilitation, hand therapy, neurorehabilitation, geriatrics, and/or homecare is preferred.
• Initially certified by NBCOT and be eligible for OT Licensure in New Jersey.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to adapt teaching to various learning styles and levels of learners is highly desirable.
• Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

If interested, please contact Dr. Ilana Beitscher at i.beitscher@fdu.edu

Preferred Qualifications:

Posting Date: 10/14/2025

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Letter of Reference 1
3. Letter of Reference 2
4. Letter of Reference 3
5. Other Document