"Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy"

Summary of Job Duties

This 12-month Non-Tenure Track Clinical Assistant Professor's primary responsibility will be teaching graduate courses in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral program's integrated curriculum. The Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy will also advise students, direct/chair student capstone projects, participate in public/professional service, and engage in service activities at the program, department, college, and university level. Travel may be required for this position. Occupational Therapy faculty members are expected to be engaged stewards of the profession who are committed to fostering innovative, collaborative, occupation-centered learning environments for their students and colleagues.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive in person attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution. Must be conferred by first day of employment
• Occupational therapist who is licensed/eligible for Arkansas professional license
• At least two years of clinical experience
• Evidence of initial performance and promise of success in teaching, instruction, or clinical practice
• Potential to contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), evidence-based practice, and/or innovative practice

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least four years of clinical experience
• Expertise in pediatric occupational therapy, neuro-rehabilitation and/or orthopedic rehabilitation
• Experience teaching in an integrated curriculum
• At least three years of experience as a full-time graduate faculty with teaching responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Record of productive service to a department, institution, and the profession

Additional Information

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status

Department: Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy

Department's Website: https://occupationaltherapy.uark.edu/

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Type of Position: Faculty - Non-Tenure

Job Type: Academic Term (Fixed Term)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Completed applications received by 03/04/2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS