Clinical Assistant Professor

University of New Hampshire

2d•$78,000 - $90,000•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 with a potential start date of January 2027. The position is a 9-month academic year appointment with an additional part-time summer contract. The Department of Occupational Therapy is housed in the College of Health and Human Services within UNH. UNH is a research-high, liberal arts, land grant institution. UNH provides a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

Requirements

Terminal degree (PhD, OTD, ScD or similar) in occupational therapy.
At least 2 years of experience in OT clinical practice, preferably in one or more of the following areas: adult mental health, adult physical disabilities, geriatrics, leadership in OT practice.
Active NH OT license or eligibility for NBCOT certification and eligibility for NH state OT license.
NH driver’s license or eligibility.

Nice To Haves

An occupation-focused perspective, with teaching and/or fieldwork experience preferred.
Academic experience preferred, including experience teaching via online learning management systems.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Experience working with college-age and non-traditional students.
Skill in working with culturally diverse constituencies in the academic environment.
Ability to cultivate external relationships with community leaders, institutions, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, and students as well as community groups of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability and ethnic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in alignment with ACOTE standards, course specific 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 relevant and timely feedback to students.
Participate in evaluation of courses, curricula, programs, and accreditation activities.
Advise and mentor students, supporting academic progress and experiential learning.
Support admissions processes at undergraduate and graduate level.
Serve as a capstone project faculty mentor to OTD students.
Consistent with the service mission of the University, the clinical faculty member is expected to engage in service activities at university, departmental, college, and professional levels.