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Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: Tenure Track - 30 days

Department: 24R000 - College of Health Sciences

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Allen Keener

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor beginning Spring 2026. Applicants must have a research or clinical doctorate in occupational therapy or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. Must have licensure in Kentucky and initial NBCOT certification at the time of appointment. The position begins January 2026.

The position serves the BS in Occupational Science program and Occupational Therapy Doctorate (professional and post-professional concentrations). With relevant experience, candidate may also teach in the PhD in Rehabilitation and Heath Sciences program in collaboration with the University of Kentucky. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, and participate in service to the department, university, and community. In addition, membership and participation in state, regional, national, or international professional organizations is recommended.

The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in research or professional practice, particularly as it advances innovation within the discipline.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: • Applicants must have a research or clinical doctorate in occupational therapy or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment.

Experience: • Knowledge of current practices in occupational science and occupational therapy
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytic and problems solving skills
• Active and effective listening skills

Licensure & Certifications: Must have licensure in Kentucky and initial NBCOT certification at the time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching at the college or university level.
• A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience in one or more of the following areas: community-based practice, behavioral health, and/or pediatrics
• Evidence of potential research/ scholarship agenda and experience supervising student research

Job Duties:

• % - • Maintain a 4/4 teaching load, teaching courses as assigned in areas of expertise, in formats including in person, hybrid, and online • Utilize effective teaching methods, innovative teaching techniques, and teaching modalities, and multiple evaluation and assessment procedures to help meet the needs of EKU students • Demonstrate the ability to teach, develop, and implement courses related to expertise • Develop and maintain an active research agenda • Keep up to date with one’s field and curricular areas by reading and reviewing current scholarly or creative works and by attending conferences, seminars, workshops, courses, and faculty development activities • Advise students in fulfilling program, departmental, college, and university committee assignments • Demonstrate the willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues to support the mission of EKU, its academic units, and its campus community - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.