Title: Assistant Professor (Occupational Therapy)

Employee Classification: FA - Faculty 16 and 24 Pay

Pay Grade: FA 01

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Subdivision: School of Health Sciences

Department: College of Health and Human Serv

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Occupational Therapy (OT) Program invites applications for a 8-month tenure-track faculty position in Occupational Therapy. This position, beginning in Fall 2025, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the second oldest OT program in Michigan recognized for its excellence within the university and beyond.

EMU’s Occupational Therapy (OT) program, a recognized program of excellence, is part of the School of Health Sciences within the College of Health and Human Services. https://www.emich.edu/chhs/health-sciences/programs/occupational-therapy/index.php

The College supports interprofessional education and research. EMU actively supports scholarly endeavors with robust internal funding opportunities.

The OT faculty are dedicated educators with strong ties to the community and profession, offering collaborative, team-taught courses in an integrated curriculum. Our MOT program consistently produces successful graduates.

If you seek a dynamic academic environment to teach in an occupation-centered curriculum and pursue your research interests, EMU OT offers an ideal opportunity.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

EMU’s Occupational Therapy program seeks individuals with a strong commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidates will teach in the entry-level Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program, advise and mentor students, and engage in scholarship and professional service.
Responsibilities
• Teach courses in the entry-level MOT program and Undergraduate pre-OT courses
• Engage in active research, pursue scholarly activities and publish scholarly work
• Mentor student research and advise graduate students.
• Engage in service activities within the department, university, and broader community.
• Contribute to interprofessional education and collaborate across disciplines.
• Participate in program development (e.g., curriculum design, new degree programs)

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned terminal degree (i.e., PhD, EdD, DSc, DHS, or OTD) in Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Science or related discipline. Candidates nearing completion of their doctorate by the time of employment will also be considered.
• A minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Initial certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and eligibility for licensure in the state of Michigan
• Demonstrated potential for scholarship and a defined research agenda.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills along with effective interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of teaching experience in higher education.
• Clinical / Instructional expertise in the areas of pediatrics, mental and behavioral health, research methods
• Ability to teach courses aligned with clinical or research expertise.
• Evidence of scholarly contributions to the profession and/or interprofessional field (i.e., publications, presentations at local, state, and national levels).
• Desire to teach in an interprofessional setting and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Commitment to diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

Special Instructions:

Application materials must include:
• A letter of interest.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Teaching philosophy statement.
• Research statement.
• Contact information for three references.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the positions are filled. For further inquiries, please contact:

Dr. Renuka ‘Ray’ Roche, PhD, MS, OTR/L, FNAP Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Email: rroche@emich.edu

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