Assistant or Associate Professor Clinical-Track of Occupational Therapy

Job Details

Job Title
Assistant or Associate Professor Clinical-Track of Occupational Therapy

Agency
Tarleton State University

Department
Occupational Therapy Program

Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate

Job Location
Stephenville, Texas

Job Type
Faculty

Job Description
Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Clinical-Track Professor for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program.

This is a 10.5-month faculty appointment based on Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, TX. Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate.

Primary Need for 2025-2026 Academic Year

• Pediatrics
• Mental Health
• Research

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

100% Teaching and Service:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and/or laboratory offerings to graduate students using transformative learning models that foster critical thinking, active learning, collaboration, and hands-on experiences.
• Develop curriculum and course syllabi in alignment with ACOTE guidelines and program goals; select instructional materials, and design assessments such as exams, quizzes, papers, etc.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
• Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
• Provide academic support and mentorship to students through office hours, guidance on assignments, and advising doctoral-level capstone projects.
• Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
• Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Serve on Program, Department, School, Division or University committees and participate in institutional service roles, including student/faculty recruitment and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
• Participate in curriculum design, interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary planning, program evaluation, accreditation responsibilities, and holistic application review.
• Maintain and monitor lab spaces, and collaborate and monitor clinical services onsite and within community, as appropriate.
• Demonstrate a commitment towards building an accessible scholarly environment.

Required Education and Experience:

• Completed doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting body required (or equivalent).
• Must have an active Texas state license (or be license eligible) as an Occupational Therapist and possess an initial NBCOT certification.
• Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous teaching experience for an ACOTE accredited occupational therapy education program. However, Occupational Therapists new to academia are encouraged to apply. They will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment with active and supportive mentoring and faculty development training.
• Experience in rural care.
• Record of scholarly activities/research line and maintenance of credentials.
• Evidence in responsiveness to current trends in occupational therapy practice and/or education and evidence of professional service at local, state and/or national level.

Academic Rank: Rank will be determined by reviewing the faculty member’s record of years of experience and professional achievements in teaching, service, and research consistent with the Texas A&M system guidance.

***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***

Application Procedure:

Employment applications must include (required):

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial transcripts
• Philosophy Statement related to Teaching

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.