Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy; Health Professions

The University of North Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy in the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions to begin in Fall 2026. This position is responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled. Essential duties include teaching various occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant courses, including didactic and lab and/or fieldwork, and course development.

Additional responsibilities include advising program students; maintaining office hours; serving on committees as necessary to maintain and improve instructional programs; participating in appropriate professional development activities; participating in scholarly activities and departmental/individual research; participating in service to the university and the community; and instructing and assisting in the growth and success of a varied population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.

A master's degree in occupational therapy or a related field that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institution is required; a doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related field that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institution is preferred; two years of clinical experience in the field of occupational therapy is required; two years of teaching experience in an accredited occupational therapy program at the postsecondary level is preferred;

current occupational therapist credential by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required; and currently certified and licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Alabama in Occupational Therapy is required. Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references.

Transcripts are also required.

Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc.

Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment. If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to:
Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of "Issued to Student", or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official.

Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If you attended UNA, please  to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you.

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