Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy

Department: Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy Department's Website: https://cdot.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties: This 12-month Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy (non-tenure track) position is responsible for teaching graduate coursework in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) program’s integrated curriculum. The Clinical Assistant Professor also advises students, directs / chairs student capstone projects, engages in scholarly activities appropriate to the clinical faculty appointment, participates in public / professional service, and engages in service activities at the program, department, college, and University level to support the University’s mission. Additionally, the Clinical Assistant Professor participates in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement activities to support the quality and effectiveness of the OTD Program. Occupational Therapy faculty members are expected to be engaged stewards of the profession who are committed to fostering innovative, collaborative, occupation-centered learning environments for their students and colleagues. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive in person attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Through teaching, research, and service, this position supports the University’s 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment.

This is an in-person position. On-campus presence is an essential function of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is required to advance student success, departmental effectiveness, and the mission of the college and the university.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution must be conferred by the first day of employment
• Occupational therapist who is licensed/eligible for Arkansas professional licensure
• At least three years of full-time clinical experience
• Evidence of success in teaching at the graduate level
• Evidence of experience in interprofessional education and/or collaborative, interdisciplinary practice
• Potential to contribute to the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), evidence-based practice, and/or innovative practice

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least four years of clinical experience
• Expertise in at least two of the following areas: occupational therapy leadership / management, neurorehabilitation, wellness and prevention
• Experience teaching in an integrated curriculum
• At least three years of experience as a full-time graduate faculty member with teaching responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Record of productive service to a department, institution, and the profession Qualification Equivalencies:

Additional Information:

• This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant’s background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information.

Education

• Salary Information:
• Commensurate with education and experience
• Required Documents to Apply:
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Teaching Philosophy Optional Documents:
• Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information:
• Dr. Kandy Salter
• Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
• All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
• Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• Completed applications received by January 20, 2027 will be given full consideration. Applications submitted after this date may be reviewed as necessary to fill the position.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

• Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

• The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

• The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

• The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of any protected status. Questions or concerns about Title IX may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education.

Education

• Office for Civil Rights.

• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

• All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

• N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

• Hearing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

• Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing

Benefits Eligible:

• Yes