Occupational Therapy Faculty

Applications are now being accepted for a full‑time, twelve‑month tenure‑track faculty position in the Occupational Therapy Department, School of Health Sciences, at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD.

Teaching in the candidate’s areas of expertise in a manner consistent with the department’s curriculum philosophy and design; serving in assigned or appointed roles; advising students on professional and academic progress through the program; and mentoring students in faculty‑led research and the OTD capstone project. The successful candidate will be required to engage in substantial research leading toward national significance in alignment with scholarly productivity guidelines.

The candidate is expected to fulfill the tripartite academic role of educator‑scholar‑citizen. Appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor is contingent on qualifications and experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Earned doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE‑recognized regional accrediting body
• Currently licensed or eligible for OT licensure in South Dakota
• Documented expertise in adult psychosocial rehabilitation, mental health practice, or adult physical rehabilitation

• Teaching and/or research experience

Posting Date: 02/09/2026 | First Consideration Date: 03/11/2026 | Open Until Filled:
Yes.

USD’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program is renowned for excellence and strong outcomes. The Department of Occupational Therapy offers an entry‑level Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree. Students may elect to continue their education in USD’s interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Health Sciences program. A vibrant, collegial faculty offers diverse teaching and research expertise, and all are actively engaged in professional service at the national and state levels.

The Occupational Therapy program is housed in the Sanford Coyote Sports Center, with dedicated classrooms and laboratory spaces, including a fully functioning Activities of Daily Living Suite, as well as shared spaces with the Physical Therapy Department, including a nearly 1,500‑square‑foot Teaching and Research Laboratory and small‑group collaborative learning spaces. Each space features state‑of‑the‑art technology.

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

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