Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure-Track of Occupational Therapy

Job Title

Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure-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 Tenure-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

• Adult Rehab
• Pediatrics
• Mental Health

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

60% 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.

40% Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity:

• Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.

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, if practicing as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Previous teaching experience for an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy education program.
• Experience in rural care.

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, and Research – no more than 1500 words.

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