Visiting Assistant Professor - School of Occupational Therapy

University of Puget Sound

Job : 8636
Location: Occupational Therapy
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

The University of Puget Sound School of Occupational Therapy invites applications for a full-time, in-person visiting assistant faculty position for the academic year . This is a one-year, renewable appointment.

We are seeking a doctorally-prepared occupational therapist who values experiential learning, has a strong grounding in the use of occupation-based theory to guide clinical reasoning, and is experienced with implementing the occupational therapy process, utilizing evidence to inform clinical decision making, and translating research and evidence into practice. The School of Occupational Therapy uses a co‑teaching model; thus a strong value for collaboration, teamwork, collegiality and communication are essential.

The primary responsibility of this visiting assistant professor position is teaching in‑person in our entry‑level MSOT and OTD programs. Standard teaching assignment is six units per year (~24 semester credits per year). Teaching responsibilities include coverage across multiple areas of the occupational therapy curriculum, and we seek applicants with broad knowledge across core occupational therapy domains. Other duties may include supervision of student evidence and doctoral capstone projects;

participation in departmental service; participation in curriculum evaluation and development; and participation in continuous and periodic self‑study activities to maintain program accreditation, as directed by the department.

• Prepare, teach, review and revise assigned courses while assuring their alignment with the overall curriculum
• Pursue excellence in teaching
• Maintain a commitment to delivering culturally responsive and inclusive teaching practices
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with colleagues and students within an in‑person educational program
• Demonstrate agreement with the missions of the University of Puget Sound and the School of Occupational Therapy
• Display professionalism and fulfill responsibilities in a manner consistent with the expectations of the University of Puget Sound School of Occupational Therapy

• Expertise in clinical practice as demonstrated by three or more years of full‑time professional OT clinical experience or equivalent
• Doctoral degree in OT or a related field”
• A commitment to liberal arts education
• Have, or qualify for, a Washington State Occupational Therapist license
• Candidates who are near completion of a research or post‑professional doctorate, will be considered

• Experience teaching at any academic level within at least one course
• Experience teaching in an ACOTE accredited program
• Experience mentoring and/or advising students
• Experience with co‑teaching
• Commitment to community engagement

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit application materials no later than March 15 to ensure full consideration. To apply, please submit the required documents via the online job portal.

Rank:
Visiting Assistant Professor or earned academic rank considered.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Faculty salaries at the University of Puget Sound are based on a common salary scale based on experience. Assistant Professor salaries for  begin at $84,076 annualized for an Assistant Professor with a terminal degree in their field in their first year of full‑time postdoctoral teaching through $94,086 annualized based on experience.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit:
Summary of 2026 Benefits for Faculty .

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