Clinical Assistant Professor

University of New Hampshire

2d•$75,000 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy. The position is a 9-month academic-year appointment, with the opportunity for an additional part-time summer contract, and has an anticipated start date of January 2027. The department is housed in the College of Health and Human Services at UNH, a research-high, liberal arts, land-grant institution that fosters learning through mutual respect and shared inquiry among people with differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds. The professor will teach undergraduate and graduate occupational therapy courses, develop and improve instructional materials, evaluate and advise students, support admissions, and mentor OTD capstone projects. The role also assists the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator by coordinating placements, supporting clinical and community partnerships, advising students, ensuring fieldwork readiness and compliance, communicating with fieldwork educators and stakeholders, and using fieldwork data for assessment and quality improvement. The position includes service at university, departmental, college, and professional levels.

Requirements

Terminal degree (PhD, OTD, ScD, or similar) in occupational therapy.
At least 2 years of occupational therapy clinical practice experience, preferably in adult mental health, adult physical disabilities, geriatrics, or leadership in occupational therapy practice.
Active New Hampshire occupational therapy license, or eligibility for NBCOT certification and eligibility for a New Hampshire occupational therapy license.
New Hampshire driver’s license or eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Occupation-focused perspective.
Teaching and/or fieldwork experience.
Professional experience as a fieldwork educator or documentation of training in fieldwork educator roles and responsibilities.
Experience working with college-age and non-traditional students.
Skill working with culturally diverse constituencies in an academic environment.
Ability to cultivate external relationships with community leaders, institutions, and stakeholders.
Experience teaching via online learning management systems.
Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, students, and community groups from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in alignment with ACOTE standards, course objectives, and student outcomes.
Develop and deliver course materials, assignments, exams, and clinical and applied learning activities.
Contribute to curriculum quality through course preparation, assessment, and continuous improvement of instructional materials.
Evaluate and document student progress and provide timely, relevant feedback.
Participate in evaluation of courses, curricula, programs, and accreditation activities.
Advise and mentor students, supporting academic progress and experiential learning.
Support undergraduate and graduate admissions processes.
Serve as a capstone project faculty mentor to OTD students.
Assist the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator with fieldwork education processes across multiple occupational therapy programs.
Coordinate student fieldwork placements, maintain clinical and community partnerships, and support effective fieldwork experiences.
Collaborate with faculty and administrative teams to ensure compliance with ACOTE standards and program requirements.
Collect, analyze, and use fieldwork data to support curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
Advise students on fieldwork readiness, professional behaviors, learning objectives, and participation in Level I and/or Level II fieldwork.
Support students in developing skills and strategies to meet site-specific expectations and competencies.
Communicate with fieldwork educators, students, and campus stakeholders to promote effective supervision, evaluation, and student learning.
Ensure students meet health, safety, compliance, and onboarding requirements before fieldwork participation.
Participate in department initiatives, accreditation activities, curriculum planning, and student-success efforts related to fieldwork.
Engage in service activities at university, departmental, college, and professional levels.