Clinical Assistant Professor

Clinical Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy
Muskogee, Oklahoma | January 2027

Help Prepare the Next Generation of Occupational Therapists
At Northeastern State University (NSU), you'll do more than teach courses-you'll mentor future clinicians, collaborate with colleagues who care deeply about student success, and help shape an established occupational therapy program committed to excellence.
If you're passionate about occupational therapy, enjoy working with students, and want to make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

The Regional University Advantage
At NSU, you'll know your students by name and see the impact of your teaching every day. Here, faculty are accessible, collaboration is genuine, and your work directly strengthens the healthcare workforce serving Oklahoma communities.

Why NSU?
• Small class sizes and meaningful faculty-student relationships
• 100% face-to-face, hands-on instruction
• Collaborative faculty culture
• Opportunity to shape curriculum and student success
• Mission-driven university serving Oklahoma communities

Position Snapshot
• Clinical Assistant Professor
• Full-time, 9-month appointment, scheduled throughout the calendar year
• Start Date: January 2027
• Salary: $83,440
• Teaching Load: 24-30 credit hours annually
• Location: Muskogee Campus (In Person)

Required Qualifications
• Currently licensed as an occupational therapist in Oklahoma
• Post-professional doctorate (not limited to occupational therapy)
• Minimum three years of clinical practice as a licensed occupational therapist
• Experience teaching in higher education
• Documented expertise in research
• Ongoing scholarly achievement consistent with ACOTE standards

Preferred Expertise
• Adult Practice
• Anatomy
• Neuroscience
• Technology & Fabrication
• Splint Assessment & Fabrication
• Occupational Therapy Management

What You'll Do
• Advise and mentor current and potential students
• Design, teach and contribute to occupational therapy syllabi and coursework
• Develop and sustain excellence in teaching, including continuous learning and use of evolving content delivery methods
• Develop and sustain excellence in research consistent with ACOTE standards
• Develop and sustain knowledge of the profession, healthcare, and content areas related to assigned instructional areas
• Support the continued success of NSU's Occupational Therapy Program through active participation in related activities, meetings, service and acting as a collegial member of the NSU community

Anticipated hire date: 01/01/2027
Applications will be accepted until: 9/30/2026
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at 11:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted. To complete the application process, it is critical to create a profile.


Notice to applicants

It is Northeastern State University's policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.