Clinical assistant professor, occupational therapy (2937)

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Job Description

Faculty members are responsible for carrying out matters related to the didactic education program in coordination with the program director. These matters may include: accreditation/certification; program planning and assessment; developing and achieving annual goals/objectives; program marketing and student recruitment; student advising; and fieldwork education. Faculty members also serve as a community contact and representative of the MOT program and faculty.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

This full-time, clinical non-tenure track assistant professor is primarily responsible for the following:

• Teaching in area of expertise and department needs as assigned (60-80%)
• Research portfolio development and study mentoring in support of program priorities (5-15%)
• Service in support of the program, college, university, and profession (10-15%)
• Clinical support in service of program priorities and faculty development (0-20%)
• Travel expectation for onsite teaching at opposite campus (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy AND Doctoral Degree (Ed.D., pp-OTD, D.Sc., or Ph.D in a related field). Degrees must be awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE recognized institutional accrediting agency.
• Three (3) years of documented full-time clinical experience (or equivalent to three years full-time) in the area of pediatric OT practice.
• Current license to practice OT in the state of Idaho or ability to obtain OT licensure in the state of Idaho by applicant’s start date.
• Current NBCOT Certification.
• Current AOTA membership at the time of application (expiration date after anticipated start date).

Preferred Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of full-time clinical experience in occupational therapy practice (or the equivalent to five years of full-time experience), with a well-rounded foundation as a generalist OT (anatomy, theory, documentation, activity analysis, and psychosocial and physical function knowledge and skills).
• Advanced certifications related to the practice of occupational therapy or education.
• At least three (3) years of teaching experience, including experience as a fieldwork educator or in higher education within an OT or OTA program.
• Experience with the accreditation process.
• Experience with distance technology to support classroom instruction.
• Evidence of research dissemination and experience mentoring student research projects.
• Experience with mentorship as either a mentor or mentee.

Additional Information

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, statement of Teaching Philosophy, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before November 29, 2026. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

Note: Thank you for your interest in positions at Idaho State University. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by logging into your profile and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions, please review our frequently asked questions.