Instructor/ Assistant/ Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy (Tenure-Track)

Company Description:

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about.

Job Description:

The Occupational Therapy Department at Worcester State University invites applications for a tenure-track position (9-month academic year) in an accredited, Combined Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies/Master of Occupational Therapy Program beginning September 2027. Additional teaching may be available during the summer semesters.

This position includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising, research, scholarship, and ongoing involvement in Department and University committees. Interprofessional classroom experiences and research projects with other academic departments are highly encouraged.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications: 

• A research-based terminal degree or ABD is preferred;
• Certification by NBCOT;
• At least 5 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist; and be eligible for licensure as an OTR in Massachusetts.
• Demonstration of clinical expertise and teaching with a focus on mental health and/or gerontology in various contexts.

Previous teaching experience in higher education is preferred.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience and discipline, with a minimum established by the Appendix O of the MSCA contract. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2027. 

Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
• pension and supplemental plan retirement options
• life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
• long-term disability coverage
• dental insurance
• 10 sick days accrued per year 
• 2 personal days per year 
• paid holidays 
• Free on-campus gym access. 
• tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
• and more...

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Application Instructions:

Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The appointment will begin fall semester 2027.

Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers, and submitting the following documents:

• CV
• Letter of Interest
• Contact information for three (3) letters professional references. 
• Certifications, licensures, and degrees should be documented in the CV.

Proof of degree(s) is required. Applicants must either electronically sign the National Student Clearinghouse Authorization Form as part of the online application process, or submit sealed, original transcripts. If the institution granting the degree does not participate in the clearinghouse, transcripts are required. 

Worcester State College is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply. Apply Now  

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