Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Department: Occupational Therapy-Florham, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Position Type: Faculty Grade: Faculty FLSA: Exempt Salary: $95,000–$100,000 Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package that includes employee tuition grant, health/dental/RX/vision insurance, retirement plan contributions, employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability benefits, and voluntary benefits such as supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long-term care, FSA/HSA. Employment Status: Full-Time Months Worked: 12 months Posting Date: 06/22/2026 Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Occupational Therapy program is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The position involves teaching graduate courses each semester, active involvement with service and research, and a full in‑person presence on campus. The role reports to the Program Director and is eligible for tenure. Required Qualifications Responsible for delivery of graduate courses Develop syllabi for assigned courses consisting of learning objectives in alignment with course descriptions and curriculum design for the OT program and in compliance with ACOTE standards. Develop and deliver learning activities and assessments throughout the semester for assigned courses. Hold weekly office hours, advise graduate students, and supervise student capstone projects. Attend and participate in OT program/committee meetings, program activities, meetings, trainings, seminars, and campus events (when applicable) Collaborate with the appropriate committees, faculty members, and administrators in ongoing curriculum development, program evaluation, ACOTE accreditation activities, and identifying strategies for continuous quality improvement. Provide service to the program, university, and/or community. Demonstrate active involvement in research/scholarship. Perform other duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications Earned terminal doctoral degree is required. A minimum of five years of clinical experience in occupational therapy is required, preferably in adult, geriatric, upper extremity, or community-based settings. Occupational therapy license in the state of New Jersey or eligible. NBCOT certification or eligibility for certification. Demonstrated evidence in teaching graduate courses and using Learning Management System(s). Demonstrated evidence in research/scholarly achievement and ability to deliver research curriculum is preferred. Demonstrated evidence in teaching in interprofessional courses is preferred. Additional Requirements Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social curity Card. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairleigh Dickinson University