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Slippery Rock University

Occupational Therapy Program Faculty | Tenure Track 2025-2026 | I02284

Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, United States,


Occupational Therapy Program Faculty | Tenure Track 2025-2026 | I02284

Slippery Rock University’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate program within the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Sciences is seeking an enthusiastic and self-driven full-time, tenure-track faculty member to join our OT program team. This position is expected to start in Fall 2025.The role involves contributing to the curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation for our program, which trains future occupational therapists as generalists with a focus on the OT process across the lifespan. As a key faculty member, you will be responsible for:Creating, delivering, and assessing course content aligned with program objectives.Representing the OT program at professional events.Recruiting applicants and advising students.Ensuring ACOTE accreditation standards are met.Engaging in scholarly activities and university service.Maintaining ongoing clinical practice or research.We are looking for a collaborative team player committed to advancing the SRU OT Program through an occupational justice framework and community engagement. The role may include clinical site visits, fostering strong relationships with local community members, and clinical facilities. Responsibilities may also involve classroom and laboratory instruction.Minimum Qualifications:Must hold a license to practice as an occupational therapist in the state of Pennsylvania.Must hold an earned doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency.Demonstrated commitment to the education of diverse populations.Successful performance in an on-campus interview, including teaching demonstration.Preferred Qualifications:A minimum of three years of clinical practice as a licensed occupational therapist.Prior higher education experience in instructing graduate health students.Clinical experience and teaching experience in scholarship/research and assistive technology.Special Instructions:Transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the “Transcript” selection under Required Documents. Recommended candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check prior to appointment.Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 15, 2024.

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