Assistant or Associate Professor Tenure-Track of Occupational Therapy

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**. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond.
** Tarleton State University
** continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in
** Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco**, along with a robust
** online
* * community that extends our reach even further.
* 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.
* Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
* Engage students in active learning, foster critical thinking skills, and provide opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
* Provide academic support and mentorship to students through office hours, guidance on assignments, and advising doctoral-level capstone projects.
* Adhere to university policies, academic integrity standards, and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
* Incorporate innovative teaching methods, technologies, and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
* Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field, improve teaching skills, and explore new instructional strategies.
* Collaborate with colleagues, departmental faculty, and university staff to coordinate course offerings, share resources, and contribute to program development and improvement.
* Serve on Program, Department, School, Division or University committees and participate in institutional service roles, including student/faculty recruitment and mentoring of new and part-time faculty.
* Participate in curriculum design, interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary planning, program evaluation, accreditation responsibilities, and holistic application review.
* Maintain and monitor lab spaces, and collaborate and monitor clinical services onsite and within community, as appropriate.
* Demonstrate a commitment towards building an accessible scholarly environment.
* Maintain an active agenda for research, scholarship, or creative activity appropriate to the applicant’s academic discipline.
* Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge/creative expression in the applicant’s discipline through scholarly publication, presentation, or exhibition.
* Demonstrate potential for external funding, national impact, or professional recognition.
* 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.
* Previous teaching experience for an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy education program. However, Occupational Therapists new to academia are encouraged to apply. They will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment with active and supportive mentoring and faculty development training.
* Experience in rural care.
* Record of research line and maintenance of credentials.
* Evidence in responsiveness to current trends in occupational therapy practice and/or education and evidence of professional service at the local, state, and/or national level.
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