Clinical Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy (2937)

Idaho State University

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho State University is hiring a full-time, clinical, non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy. The position is based in Meridian/Boise and is not eligible for remote work. Faculty members carry out matters related to the didactic education program in coordination with the program director, including accreditation and certification, program planning and assessment, annual goals and objectives, program marketing and student recruitment, student advising, and fieldwork education. Faculty also serve as community contacts and representatives of the MOT program and faculty. The position’s responsibilities include teaching in areas of expertise and department needs (60–80%), developing a research portfolio and mentoring studies in support of program priorities (5–15%), service to the program, college, university, and profession (10–15%), and clinical support for program priorities and faculty development (0–20%). Travel for onsite teaching at the opposite campus is expected (10%). The position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered. The position remains open until filled, with priority consideration for applications received by November 29, 2026. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and a doctoral degree (Ed.D., pp-OTD, D.Sc., or Ph.D. in a related field); degrees must be from an institution accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency.
Three years of documented full-time clinical experience, or equivalent, in pediatric occupational therapy practice.
Current license to practice occupational therapy in Idaho, or ability to obtain Idaho OT licensure by the applicant’s start date.
Current NBCOT certification.
Current AOTA membership at the time of application, with an expiration date after the anticipated start date.

Nice To Haves

At least five years of full-time occupational therapy clinical experience, or equivalent, with a well-rounded generalist foundation in anatomy, theory, documentation, activity analysis, and psychosocial and physical function knowledge and skills.
Advanced certifications related to occupational therapy practice or education.
At least three years of teaching experience, including experience as a fieldwork educator or in higher education within an OT or OTA program.
Experience with the accreditation process.
Experience with distance technology to support classroom instruction.
Evidence of research dissemination and experience mentoring student research projects.
Experience with mentorship as either a mentor or mentee.

Responsibilities

Teach in areas of expertise and department needs as assigned (60–80%).
Develop a research portfolio and mentor studies in support of program priorities (5–15%).
Provide service in support of the program, college, university, and profession (10–15%).
Provide clinical support in service of program priorities and faculty development (0–20%).
Carry out didactic education program matters in coordination with the program director, potentially including accreditation and certification, program planning and assessment, annual goals and objectives, program marketing and student recruitment, student advising, and fieldwork education.
Serve as a community contact and representative of the MOT program and faculty.
Travel to the opposite campus for onsite teaching (10%).