About the position
McDaniel College Graduate and Professional Studies invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty member to join a dynamic team for a developing Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program scheduled to launch in summer 2026. This position will begin as early as July 2025 and will remain open until it is filled. This position is a full-time, tenure-track faculty role which requires teaching, clinical supervision, academic advising, scholarship, service and other responsibilities that contribute to the development and enhancement of the MSOT program. The faculty member will collaborate with other program faculty and administration to contribute to the continued growth and success of the MSOT program and to prepare students to serve in a variety of practice settings. The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy is a new program that is part of the College's strategic direction to develop programs in the health professions. In addition to the MSOT program, McDaniel is developing programs in nursing and Speech-Language Pathology.
Responsibilities
- Teaching and clinical supervision in the MSOT program
- Academic advising for students
- Engaging in scholarship and service activities
- Collaborating with program faculty and administration
- Contributing to the development and enhancement of the MSOT program
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy or academic doctoral degree in a foundational discipline related to Occupational Therapy
- Proficiency in assessment and intervention across various practice areas (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics, neurology, mental health, rehabilitation, hand therapy)
- Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Current license or eligible for license to practice in the state of Maryland
- Valid driver's license and proof of automobile insurance
- Three (3) years minimum of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist
- Full or part-time teaching experience in occupational therapy education highly desired
- Experience in teaching, developing curriculum and knowledge of instructional design for OT education
- Compliance with all related federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines including, but not limited to, FERPA and Title IX
