The Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at Rocky Mountain College invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, in-person position at the Assistant Clinical Professor level
(non-tenure-eligible). Successful candidates will be chosen for their expertise in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to, introductory courses, neuroscience, research methods, health and well-being, assistive technologies, leadership and management. Additionally, they will advise and mentor students for research and doctoral capstone experience, facilitate experiential and community-based components of the OTD curriculum, and participate in program and institutional committees and other service activities that support the mission of the college. With a practitioner-educator emphasis, position responsibilities prioritize teaching and advising students and fostering community connections. The proportions of teaching, research, and advising will be established in line with the needs of the program and the college.
The successful candidate will support and carry out the mission of the college as well as demonstrate a commitment to developing and enhancing a culture of rigor, excellence, and achievement. Occupational therapy practitioners interested in moving into the academic field are welcome, but the ability to understand the challenges and adjustments required in moving from one context to the other is required. Such practitioners should be licensed, or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist, in the state of Montana. A doctorate in Occupational Therapy is preferred, but other doctorate-level degrees will be considered. Clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist is required. This position begins no later than July 1, 2026, although an earlier start date, as early as January 1, 2026, may be possible. Salary starts in the high 80k's, and is commensurate with experience.
Information about Rocky Mountain College can be found on the program website. Specific questions should be directed to the OTD program director, Dr. Corwin Sutherin (
[email protected]), or Human Resources (
[email protected]). This position is full-time and eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, long term disability, short term disability, and tuition remission.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a letter of interest that speaks to the above requirements, a current curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references via email as a single PDF to
[email protected]. Applicants must also complete a Rocky Mountain College Faculty Employment Application. If offered the position, the candidate must also successfully complete a background check before hiring.
Rocky Mountain College is an equal- opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Rocky Mountain College is a private, comprehensive college located in Billings, Montana. The school is dedicated to academic excellence and transformational learning. Information about Rocky Mountain College can be found at
https://www.rocky.edu. Information about the OTD curriculum is available here: RMC Course Catalog.
