Assistant Professor (OTD)

Carbondale • Carbondale, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The College of Health and Human Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks an Assistant Professor for its entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) hybrid weekend program in the School of Health Sciences. This is a continuing, nine-month, tenure-track position beginning August 10, 2027. Depending on course availability, summer appointments may be offered. The position is represented by the SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

The faculty member will teach through online and traditional delivery methods, including classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction. The role also includes student engagement, advising and recruitment, research and creative activities in occupational therapy, professional practice to maintain current skills, curriculum development, student assessment, and service consistent with a tenure-track faculty assignment. The OTD program is hybrid and requires on-campus teaching on selected weekends.

Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related field (such as PhD, ScD, OTD, or another relevant professional doctorate) by the position’s start date.
• If the doctoral degree is in a field other than occupational therapy, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy is also required.
• At least 3 years of full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at the post-secondary education level.
• At least 1 year of full-time occupational therapy clinical practice experience.
• Board of Certification certification as an Occupational Therapist.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Illinois by the start date.
• For appointment at the Assistant Professor rank, a record demonstrating potential for scholarly productivity.

Nice To Haves

• Established research agenda and scholarly achievement in occupational therapy.
• Involvement in scholarly research and creative activities within the occupational therapy arena.
• Working knowledge of educational theory and methodology.
• Understanding of current ACOTE Standards.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and technology skills.
• Knowledge of occupational therapy program development and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction and student engagement as assigned.
• Teach using online and traditional delivery methods.
• Participate in indirect teaching activities, including student selection, advisement, recruitment, and retention for the OTD program.
• Conduct scholarly research and creative activities consistent with School of Health Sciences expectations in occupational therapy.
• Participate in professional practice, seminars, or workshops to maintain current occupational therapy skills.
• Maintain teaching, research, and service assignments consistent with the workload of a tenure-track faculty position.
• Comply with the University, College, and School Operating Papers.
• Contribute to program curriculum development.
• Evaluate student performance, maintain accurate progress records, and submit final grade rosters according to applicable policies.
• Participate in capstone committees and facilitate student research participation.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Director of the School of Health Sciences.

Benefits

• Competitive startup packages for promising new faculty in CHHS, including graduate and undergraduate assistant support, course releases, and summer salary designed to support research scholarship.
• Employee benefits and employee tuition waivers are referenced; details are available through the university’s employee resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree