Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

Shenandoah University’s Department of Occupational Therapy isaccepting applications for a Visiting Faculty Role in the OTDProgram. This is a full-time benefited position located at ourHealth Professions Building in Winchester, Virginia.

Position Responsibilities

• Innovative Hybrid Instruction: Teach andcoordinate assigned OTD courses, seamlessly blending asynchronousonline modules with highly engaging, hands-on laboratory sessionson campus on Tuesdays.
• Student Mentorship & Advising: Advise and mentor a diverse cohort of doctoral students, guidingtheir academic progression, professional development, andintegration of program values, while mentoring capstones orscholarly work aligned with your unique expertise.
• Collaborative Interprofessional Engagement: Foster a culture of belonging and activelyparticipate in exciting interprofessional education (IPE)initiatives alongside other health professions programs across theUniversity.
• Active Community Participation: Contributeto the growth of our program by participating in faculty meetings,admissions, student events, and service initiatives that occuracross the workweek.
• Curriculum Excellence: Deliver and refine course contentand assessments that align with assigned ACOTE standards, programlearning outcomes, and current evidence-based clinicalpractices.
• Accountable Practice: Uphold continuous programexcellence by maintaining accurate student records andparticipating in programmatic assessment activities.

Shenandoah University, located in Winchester, Virginia, is a private university founded in 1875. Committed to academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student-centered learning, the university offers more than 200 programs across six schools. The School of Health Professions prepares graduates for ethical, collaborative, and evidence-based practice across health disciplines.

Required Skills

Required Qualifications:

• Education: An earned doctoral degree (e.g., OTD, PhD,EdD) awarded by an institution accredited by a USDE-recognizedinstitutional accrediting agency
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of clinical practiceexperience as an occupational therapist
• Credentialing: Current National Board for Certificationin Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification and eligibilityfor/possession of an active occupational therapy license in theCommonwealth of Virginia
• Core Competencies: Evidence of effective communication,collaboration, professional responsibility, and commitment tostudent learning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience at the post-baccalaureate level,particularly within a hybrid or online educational framework
• Documented expertise in one or more of the following areas:pediatrics, neurological rehabilitation, or mental health
• Active membership in the American Occupational TherapyAssociation (AOTA)

Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and asatisfactory driving record may be required as a condition ofhire.

Authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition ofemployment. At this time, Shenandoah University is not in aposition to sponsor international visas.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities'unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks tofoster mutual understanding in an inviting community whereindividuals are welcome and respected. The university does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy,sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin,age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’sstatus, or on any other basis protected under applicablelaw.

Salary Range

$82,000.00 - $90,000.00

Salary Type

Not Applicable