Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Print Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Salary $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually Location Main Campus - 225 S University Ave, St. George 84770, UT Job Type Full-Time Faculty Job Number 27FAC699-1 Division College of Health Sciences Department Occupational Therapy Opening Date 08/10/2026 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Position Announcement
The new Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) Program in the College of Health Sciences at Utah Tech University in St. George, Utah, seeks a doctoral-prepared occupational therapist to join an innovative team of instructors within the University’s new Occupational Therapy program, in compliance with ACOTE educational standards. The successful candidate will develop and teach graduate level occupational therapy courses,
with priority selection given to those applicants with expertise in mental health, children and youth, and adult or older adult practice experience. In addition, the successful candidate will engage in student advisement and service to the University. All OTD faculty develop an agenda relative to research and/or scholarly activity for potential student research mentorship and involvement. Faculty members exemplify
the teacher-practitioner-investigator model by following excellent teaching practices, scholarly activity, and professional behaviors consistent with the mission of Utah Tech University. This is a 10.5-month faculty position, with a desired start date of Fall 2026 (initial workload will be non-instructional in course development until teaching can begin). More information about the college, faculty, and degree
offerings can be found online at https://health.utahtech.edu/. Responsibilities Serve as course director and maintain currency with health care trends, research, and OT practice, especially as it relates to area of expertise. Provide evaluations that are appropriate, equitable, and professional, and that provide constructive feedback to the student.Exhibit objectivity in all dealings with students and in all aspects
of the learning process.Continually adapt teaching strategies in the implementation of the course to meet the needs of all students. Treat confidential information about students, colleagues and others with fairness, discretion and integrity. Develop and maintain proficiency in teaching areas through investigation, formal education, continuing education, and/or practice. Participate in evaluation of teaching methods
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