Faculty-Assistant Professor Position in Occupational Therapy Department

The University of South Alabama (USA) invites nominations and applications for an Assistant Professor tenure track or non-tenure track faculty position in the Department of Occupational Therapy effective immediately. The University of South Alabama is a doctoral/research-intensive institution offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. USA is located in the historic southern city of Mobile on beautiful Mobile Bay close to the Gulf Coast beaches and a short drive to New Orleans. This innovative Occupational Therapy (OT) program is organized around occupational performance areas and has an outstanding reputation.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Occupational Therapy or a related field (OTD, PhD., EdD, etc.) and be eligible for (or hold) OT licensure in Alabama. Clinical expertise in areas of upper extremity injuries, adult physical dysfunction, anatomy, and electronic documentation is preferred. Previous teaching experience preferred. This is a twelve-month tenure track or non-tenure track faculty position with expectations for scholarly productivity. Qualified applicants should be team-oriented and have an established practice area. The successful candidate will teach courses in areas of expertise and in general OT topics, advise students, and direct graduate research projects. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience.

Review of applications is on-going and will continue until the position is filled.

Please apply by submitting a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Dr. Tracy O’Connor, Search Committee Chair, University of South Alabama, HAHN Bldg. Room 2027, 5721 USA Dr. North, Mobile, AL 36688,  email toconnor@southalabama.edu or phone 251-445-9222

The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression), religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status.