Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy

Location

Hickory, North Carolina

Full-time, nine‑month, non‑tenure‑track position.

The College of Health Sciences invites applications for a full‑time, non‑tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, with an anticipated start date of August 2026. This nine‑month position supports the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program and requires regular on‑campus engagement at the Hickory campus to support student learning, collaboration, and program needs.

• Teach graduate‑level courses and labs in the M.S. in Occupational Therapy program.
• Coordinate Level I Fieldwork, collaborating with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
• Assist with curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous improvement aligned with professional standards set by ACOTE.
• Maintain regular in‑person office hours on the Hickory campus.
• Contribute to program, college, and university service.
• Collaborate with LR’s Graduate Admissions Office to support student recruitment and enrollment initiatives.
• Engage in scholarly and professional activities consistent with faculty expectations.

• Terminal degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Board‑certified occupational therapist in good standing.
• Demonstrated ability to teach graduate courses.
• Ability to maintain regular on‑campus presence at the Hickory campus.
• Commitment to maintaining regular office hours and fulfilling service responsibilities on site.
• For fall 2026 hire eligibility, official confirmation of successful dissertation defense must be submitted by July 31, 2026 (if ABD).

• Experience teaching occupational therapy courses at the university level.
• Clinical experience providing occupational therapy services in educational, clinical, or community settings.
• Evidence of scholarly or professional engagement in the field of occupational therapy.
• Commitment to fostering a supportive, student‑centered learning environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package. Salary transparency is a priority; detailed information will be provided to candidates during the interview process.

Lenoir‑Rhyne University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities that are free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation. LR is committed to creating a safe campus environment for all members of the LR community, including, but not limited to, those who identify as transgender and gender non‑conforming. To that end, LR does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including sex stereotypes and sex characteristics), ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational program, activity and employment, LR has developed internal policies and procedures that provide a prompt, fair and impartial process for those involved in an allegation of discrimination or harassment, and for allegations of retaliation.

LR values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its community and strives to balance the rights of the parties in the grievance process during what is often a difficult time for all those involved.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.