Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Tenure Eligible)
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant (Tenure Eligible)
Company: McLennan Community College
Job Location: Waco, Texas
Category: Occupational Therapy
Type: Full-Time
Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Start Date: Fall 2026
GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Provide instruction in OTA program courses, including lecture and laboratory components, while developing, assessing, and maintaining curriculum in accordance with program and accreditation standards. Serve as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator by developing and maintaining fieldwork sites, ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements, and collaborating with fieldwork educators and students to support successful clinical experiences. Support student recruitment, retention, advising, and success; participate in professional development, college committees, and community outreach; and collaborate across departments to advance program and institutional goals. Faculty are expected to accept courses as assigned which could include face-to-face and non-traditional modalities or time frames, such as evening, weekend, dual credit, blended, and/or online courses. This is a full-time tenure track eligible faculty position and receives general direction from the Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant and exercises no supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant educational program and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an educational or related field
Experience: Minimum three years’ clinical experience in Occupational Therapy
Special Requirements: Possession of, or ability to obtain licensure in the state of Texas as an OT or OTA within 60 days of hire date
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an educational or related field
Experience: One-year academic teaching experience.
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