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.
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