Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy

CSU Careers•San José, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

San José State University’s Occupational Therapy Department is hiring a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning in August 2027. The position is intended for an experienced clinician committed to preparing future occupational therapists. The successful candidate will teach in the entry-level MSOT and OTD programs, covering foundational, professional development, practice, and research courses. The department seeks a motivated teacher-scholar with a passion for teaching and for developing impactful university-community collaborations. The program is the oldest accredited Occupational Therapy program in the California State University system. Its in-person programs have strong community ties, including faculty-led services for children, adults with physical disabilities and mental health challenges, and older adults living in the community. Faculty may also engage in interprofessional research and collaboration on campus. The department and university emphasize institutional excellence, equity, student success, and inclusive learning. Candidates are invited to describe how their lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community, particularly in relation to student success. The position requires an on-campus presence and may only be performed in California. Employment is contingent on US residence, eligibility to work in the United States, and satisfactory background and reference checks.

Requirements

Earned research and/or clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science, or a related field.
At least two years of clinical experience.
Eligible for occupational therapy licensure in California.
Commitment to teaching excellence, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and commitment to establishing and interacting effectively with community partnerships.
Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population, demonstrated through relevant cross-cultural study, training, teaching, research, scholarship, service engagement, or comparable experience.
Experience working in pediatrics, mental health, physical disabilities, or gerontology across the continuum of care.
Demonstrate awareness and experience in understanding the needs of students diverse in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation.

Nice To Haves

Research doctorate and/or demonstrated research and scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications, research-related teaching, and/or student research mentorship.
At least two years of teaching experience and five years of clinical practice.
Experience in interprofessional collaboration.
Knowledge of the use and application of emerging technologies and AI in occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

Teach practice courses related to the candidate’s area of expertise, research-related courses, courses in current and emerging practice areas, and adaptive technology courses in didactic and clinical settings in the entry-level MSOT and OTD programs.
Participate in student mentorship in the MSOT and OTD programs.
Contribute to scholarship and service to the university and profession.
Participate in shared governance, including department, college, and university committees and other service assignments.
Organize all classes within the Canvas Learning Management System.
Use inclusive course materials and teaching strategies, and provide student advisement that demonstrates understanding of the needs of a diverse student population.
Complete assigned and required CSU employee training.