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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA

DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION

The University of South Alabama (USA) invites nominations and applications for a 12 month Assistant Professor, non-tenure track or tenure track faculty position in the Department of Occupational Therapy, effective May 1, 2025. USA 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 Doctorate program (OTD) is organized around occupational performance areas and has an outstanding reputation.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Occupational Therapy or related field (OTD, PhD, EdD, etc.) and be eligible for (or hold) OT licensure in Alabama. Clinical pediatric experience is required and previous teaching experience is preferred. This position is a twelvemonth faculty position with expectations for scholarly productivity. Qualified applicants should be team-oriented and have pediatric experience and/or research area. Candidates with research experience may be considered for tenure-track. The successful candidate will teach courses in areas of pediatrics and general OT topics, advise students, direct doctoral capstone students, contribute to scholarship in the profession, and provide service to the profession and institution. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience.

Applying

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until filled. Please apply by submitting a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Sue Somerville, Search Committee Chair

University of South Alabama,

HAHN 2027, 5721 USA Dr. North,

Mobile, AL 36688

Email to [email protected] or phone 251-445-9222

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

Posted 4/30/25