Assistant/Associate Professor- Occupational Therapy

The department seeks to fill a 12-month, Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy position in the School of Health Sciences with a start date of August 1, 2025. The department seeks an exceptional candidate to join the current faculty members who are dedicated to increasing diversity within the OT profession. The candidate will teach graduate courses, serve as a faculty advisor, mentor students, produce scholarly research that results in peer-reviewed journals within the discipline and/or interprofessional field, present at inter/professional conferences, engage in procuring extramural funds with interdisciplinary teams, participate in departmental, school, and university service as well as engage in service to the professional discipline and the larger Winston-Salem and Forsyth County community.

F.L. Atkins Building, Room 448

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with occasional events in the evenings or on a weekend

Faculty in the Department of Occupational Therapy seek exceptional candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching graduate students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and who illustrate an ability to leverage various technologies that engage students in the learning process.
The department seeks candidates who demonstrate:

An NCBOT license or be eligible to practice OT in North Carolina by the time of appointment.

Teaching approximated 18 semester hours annually.

Advise and guide student research and implement guidelines in accordance with University and departmental standards, participate in departmental committee work as assigned.

Attend departmental meetings, assist in curriculum development, program evaluation and other administrative duties as assigned.

Maintain office hours consistent with faculty guidelines.

Serve on University, School of Health Sciences, and departmental committees as needed.

Serve in community or civic organizations or activities as specified by University guidelines.

Assist in the supervision of Level I and II Fieldwork as needed.

Develop, conduct, and disseminate professional scholarship.

12 months

Please Note: This Position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.