Clinical Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program

ts in the fall of 2025. The OTD Program is part of University of Montana's College of Health that houses the School of Speech, Language, Hearing and Occupational Sciences (SLHOS).

Responsibilities:
• Participate in the continued development of all OTD program elements including the accreditation requirements, goals, curriculum, learning outcomes, policies & procedures, equipment/instructional resources acquisition and strategic plan for the program in alignment with School of Speech, Language, Hearing and Occupational Sciences (SLHOS)
• Teaching and service expectations commiserate with subject matter expertise and school standards
• Contribute to the accreditation process and uphold accreditation standards in courses taught and service roles
• Collaborate with and mentor/advise students as appropriate and pertaining to teaching
• Assist with recruitment and admissions processes
• Develop &/or further a scholarly agenda and pursue personal professional development
• Support interprofessional education activities and opportunities on campus and in our community
• Participate in university, state, regional and national organizations through membership, committee service and other scholarly endeavors
• Promote the mission and vision of the University, College of Health, School of Speech, Language, Hearing and Occupational Sciences, and Occupational Therapy program

About the College of Health/ School of Speech, Language, Hearing and Occupational Sciences/ Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program (OTD)
• College of Health
• School of Speech, Language, Hearing and Occupational Sciences
• Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program (OTD)

About the University of Montana

UM is the fastest growing flagship university in Montana with over 10,000 students and is a national leader in access, especially for first-generation and low-income students. Our mission is inclusive prosperity and to transform lives by providing a high-quality and accessible education and by generating world-class research and creative scholarship in an exceptional place. We integrate the liberal arts and sciences into undergraduate, graduate and professional studies to shape global citizens who are creative and agile learners committed to expanding the boundaries of knowledge and to building and sustaining diverse communities.

The University of Montana is interested in receiving applications from people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of "mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

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Position Details

Non-Tenurable Faculty: School of Speech, Language, Hearing and Occupational Sciences

Title: Clinical Assistant Professor

Schedule: Full time, fiscal year position (12 months)

Salary: $70,000 to $80,000

Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness

Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities may include a combination of required, elective, and clinical courses.

Qualifications
• Entry level occupational therapy doctoral or master's degree
• A minimum of three (3) years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy including clinical practice as an occupational therapist
• Certification as an occupational therapist. Applicants must be registered by NBCOT and must be eligible for an Occupation Therapy license for the State of Montana
• Clinical and/or teaching experience specific to providing services for adults and/or occupational therapy in a physical disabilities or neurorehabilitation setting
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and commitment to excellence in teaching students
• Ability to teach independently in a graduate clinical program
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies
• Ability to collaborate with professionals in academic and clinical settings; team-oriented

Preferred Qualifications:
• Post-professional doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Post-secondary teaching experience

Application Instructions

Priority Application Date: 30 days 09:59 mountain time

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.
• Letter of Interest addressing the qualifications
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and summary of recent teaching evaluations
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
• Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be requested upon hire)