Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

The Arkansas State University Department of Occupational Therapy invites applications for an Assistant Professor to begin August 15, 2023. The position is full-time (9-month), tenure-track Occupational Therapy (as a discipline) recognizes the value of interdisciplinary education. We invite applicants from various backgrounds including Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Health Communication, Health Psychology, Health Economics, Health Sociology, or another related social scientific discipline

Focusing on its mission to educate leaders, enhance intellectual growth and enrich lives, Arkansas State University is the catalyst for progress in the state, the Mississippi Delta, and the Mid-South region. Founded in 1909, Arkansas State University meets the challenges of continuing as a destination university for more than 14,000 students through the combination of world-class research with a long tradition of student-friendly instruction. Arkansas State University is classified by Carnegie as a Doctoral University – High Research Activity (R2), among the top 6% of universities reporting high research activity

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities include preparing and teaching courses in a clinical doctorate program, curriculum design, program evaluation, student recruitment and student advising
• The Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy will be required to conduct independent research, publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at professional conferences
• Additional responsibilities include engaging in service for the department, college, and university
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The academic and experiential qualifications and backgrounds that are necessary to meet program objectives and the mission of the institution. Documented expertise in their area(s) of teaching responsibility and knowledge of the content delivery method

Qualified candidates should submit the following materials:
(1) Curriculum vitae
(2) Statement outlining teaching, scholarship, service and leadership philosophy
(3) Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement
(4) Contact information for three (3) references. All materials should be submitted online through the Arkansas State University website

The position closes on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 12:00 A.M. CST

Questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Amanda Mohler at 

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D., PsyD, DHS, DPH, EdD, JD or other post-professional doctorate in Occupational Therapy or related discipline. Candidates with Occupational Therapy degrees need two (2) years clinical/work experience. Candidates with Occupational Therapy degrees must be eligible for licensure in the state of Arkansas. Professionals with entry-level clinical doctorates are not eligible to apply

Preferred Qualifications:

Five (5) years clinical or work experience. Knowledge, skills and abilities teaching research courses at the graduate level, including both quantitative and qualitative methods, and supervising graduate student research projects. A strong research record with publications and conference presentations