About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

• Provide direct classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction for an entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program delivered via hybrid and weekend formats.
• Teach using online and in-person modalities; prepare course materials, assessments, and learning activities that align with program and accreditation standards.
• Support student success through advising, selection, recruitment, retention activities, and assessment of student performance.
• Conduct and publish scholarly research and creative activities appropriate for a tenure‑track faculty member in occupational therapy.
• Participate in professional development, practice, seminars, and workshops to maintain clinical and teaching currency.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation-related activities.
• Serve on capstone committees and mentor student research projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School/Program leadership.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, ScD, OTD, or other relevant professional doctorate) in occupational therapy or a related field by the position start date. Candidates whose doctoral degree is outside occupational therapy must also hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy.
• Minimum of 3 years full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at the post-secondary level.
• At least one year of full-time occupational therapy clinical practice experience.
• Board-certified (NBCOT) as an Occupational Therapist and licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Illinois by the position start date.
• Demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity appropriate for appointment at the Assistant Professor level.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Established or emerging research agenda and record of scholarly achievement in occupational therapy.
• Active involvement in scholarly research and creative activities within the occupational therapy field.
• Working knowledge of educational theory, pedagogy, and innovative teaching practices.
• Familiarity with current ACOTE standards and accreditation processes for OT programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and competency with instructional technology.
• Experience with OT program development and accreditation-related work.

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Compensation & Appointment

• Full-time, tenure-track, nine‑month Assistant Professor appointment beginning August 10, 2027. Summer appointments may be available based on course needs.
• Salary: USD 8,500 per month (equivalent to USD 102,000 per year), commensurate with qualifications and internal equity.

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Required Application Materials

• Letter of application
• CV / resume
• Professional licenses (copies)
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names and contact information for three professional references

(Do not include direct application instructions or contact emails in this listing; applicants will proceed through the Careertakes platform and the client’s hiring portal.)

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Location & Additional Information

This role is based in Carbondale, IL. The surrounding region offers a lower cost of living compared with many metropolitan areas and access to outdoor recreation, regional wineries, cultural events, and campus-support resources. The program operates as a hybrid weekend format that requires selected on-campus weekend teaching.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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