"Assistant/Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy Program - Fall 2025"

The University of Mary Hardin Baylor seeks qualified faculty for its Master of Science and Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, to start in Fall 2025. This is a year-round (12-month) tenure track position with initial appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society. This faculty member will be responsible for advising and teaching graduate students throughout the curriculum, to include advisement of capstone experiences and student teaching in the Cru Community Clinic.

UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 25,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.

Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of all graduate faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development and student advising; professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community.

Specific Responsibilities: This position includes teaching graduate courses in occupational therapy; ongoing curricular and course revision and development; advising and mentoring occupational therapy students; and participating in departmental and university committees.

Qualifications:

• Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University's mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
• Degree: Occupational therapist with an entry-level practice degree and initial certification is required. A doctoral degree from a regionally-accredited institution in OT or related field is required.
• Licensure: A current and unencumbered Texas OT license is required. Current OT licensure in another state with eligibility to achieve Texas OT licensure within one (1) year of hire may be substituted.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of three (3) years clinical employment experience required, five (5) years of practice which includes musculoskeletal rehabilitation experience is preferred.
• Teaching Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience or two years' experience as a fieldwork educator is required.

Salaries and Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.

Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled.

To Apply: Please click the "Apply Now" link to apply for this position. Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies, and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application. Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB's mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission. In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments.