Occupational TherapyFull-time
Associate Professor/Professor and Chair - Department of Occupational Therapy (7395)
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN
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Posted: 41 days ago
Category: Occupational Therapy
Job Description
The Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a full-time Associate Professor/Professor and Chair. This position is responsible for the management and administration of the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) programs and participating in teaching, research, and service. This is a 12-month tenure-track appointment that reports to the Dean of the College of Health Professions.
Responsibilities
Manage and administer the MOT and OTD programs, including but not limited to:
- Planning and evaluation of degree programs.
- Budgeting.
- Recruiting, evaluating, developing, and retaining highly qualified faculty, staff, and students.
- Maintaining accreditation.
- Engaging in fundraising and donor stewardship.
- Contribute to classroom and lab-based instruction.
- Mentor students in research.
- Lead by example through the advancement of research/scholarship.
- Actively participate in service to the community, institution, and profession.
EDUCATION: Doctoral Degree-Clinical or post-professional Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy or related field (OTD, DrOT, DSc, EdD, ScD, PhD).
LICENSES: Certified Occupational Therapist licensed in the State of Tennessee.
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:
- A minimum of eight (8) years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy, including:
- A minimum of 8 years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience as a faculty member with postbaccalaureate teaching responsibilities.
- Administrative experience within an academic setting.
- Nationally or internationally recognized leader in scholarship and research as evidenced through a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, extramural funding, and national service to the profession.
- Experience with program accreditation.
(2) Administrative experience,
(3) Scholarship,
(4) a minimum of 4 years of experience as a faculty member with postbaccalaureate teaching responsibilities.
For benefits information, please visit
https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf
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Job Info
- Job Identification 7395
- Job Category Faculty
- Posting Date 03/17/2026, 03:41 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 910 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US
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