In Person, Faculty Position : Murray State University Paducah Regional Campus

Overview

The Department of Occupational Therapy invites applications for an in-person Instructor or Assistant Professor to begin August 2026 at Murray State University Paducah Regional Campus.

Job Posting:
Jul. 2, 2026

• Deliver high-quality, in-person instruction for the graduate Occupational Therapy program, emphasizing innovative, active learning and technology to foster student excellence.
• Prioritize clinical reasoning, critical thinking, effective written and verbal communication, and evidence-based practice informed by theory and research across occupational therapy settings.
• Teach full-time graduate courses in assigned areas.
• Advise current and prospective graduate students.
• Assist the OT Program Chair with accreditation tasks.
• Maintain professional, effective communication with students, community partners, constituents, and faculty/staff.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support program goals.
• Contribute to curriculum development, participate in student and program assessment, and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Fulfill a full-time teaching load each fall, spring, and summer semester.

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or related discipline required.
• Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy or related discipline preferred.
• Graduate of a US Department of Education (USDE) accredited institution.
• Certified as an Occupational Therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Preference will be given to applicants with prior higher education teaching experience and scholarship.
• Entry-level or post-professional doctorate preferred.
• Previous full-time faculty experience with teaching responsibilities is also preferred.
• Clinical expertise in an area of concentration, with preference for pediatrics and/or orthopedics.
• Two or more years of occupational therapy practice.
• Commitment to community partnerships and university service.
• Active participation in scholarly activity (e.g., grant writing, research).
• Previous teaching experience in an OTA or OT program.
• Experience with active service participation and/or leadership roles in university, community, and/or professional organizations.

Note:

If the successful candidate is master’s prepared, the position will be filled as a non-tenure track, instructor. If the successful candidate holds a terminal degree appropriate for the position, the position will be filled as a tenure-track, assistant professor.