"Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Occupational Therapy"

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Occupational Therapy

Company: Western Oregon University

Job Location: Monmouth

Category: Occupational Therapy

Type: Full-Time

Recruitment #: F2533

Review Date: Open | Review begins early October 2025

Department: Occupational Therapy

Salary Rate: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Position Summary: Core tenure-track faculty in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at Western Oregon University teach, advise, and mentor students; contribute to curriculum development and accreditation efforts; engage in service at the university and within the profession; and maintain active scholarly work across areas such as discovery, integration, application, and teaching. Faculty may also be assigned other institutional duties that support program operations.

In alignment with ACOTE standards, core faculty must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in Oregon and hold a doctoral degree from a USDE-recognized accredited institution (or an ACOTE-approved equivalent for international degrees).

Key Responsibilities

• Teach or co-teach courses based on area(s) of expertise and program needs
• Provide academic and capstone advising to OTD students
• Support curriculum development and program evaluation
• Contribute to program accreditation efforts
• Maintain scholarly activity
• Provide service to the department, university, and profession
• Support a learning environment that values diversity, inclusion, and belonging

Required Qualifications: Please ensure your application materials clearly demonstrate how you meet the following:

• Doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., J.D., Ed.D. OTD) in Occupational therapy or a related field (ACOTE standard A.2.7)
• Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, passed the NBCOT exam, and is eligible for licensure as an OT in OR. (ACOTE standard A.2.6)
• Experience in teaching, research, and service in academic and/or clinical environments
• Clinical practice background in physical rehabilitation settings
• Strong organizational and documentation abilities
• Established expertise in occupational therapy consistent with ACOTE Standard A.2.3
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of effective problem-solving
• Demonstrated ability to support individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures, and languages
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain productive community and professional partnerships

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please upload the following required materials within the application portal. Applications missing any of the required documents will not move forward for consideration. Please include only the materials listed below:

1. WOU Employment Application form - unclassified/faculty
2. Cover Letter that outlines your qualifications and how they align with the position
3. Resume/CV
4. Unofficial transcripts for your highest degree earned
5. Complete and submit the Reference Check form along with your application