Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor - Occupational Therapy

Division

College of Health Sciences

Department

Occupational Therapy

Number of hours per week

Days to be worked

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Months per year

Academic (9 months)

If modified, list months

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

Main Campus

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Position Number

065730

Advertised Salary

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Description

The Occupational Therapy Department at Tennessee State University invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy. We seek applicants who have practice experience in pediatric occupational therapy, including but not limited to: outpatient pediatrics, early intervention, school system practice, and/or inpatient pediatric rehabilitation. In addition, successful applicants will be competent in a secondary role of teaching/supervising research-related content (e.g., supervising student research projects). Less frequent job responsibilities will include: student advising; curriculum review and development; program evaluation; participation in service and research activities.

This opening offers the incumbent an opportunity to join the collegial faculty and staff at one of 7 OT programs housed in an Historically Black College/University (HBCU), and located along the Cumberland River just 10 minutes from the heart of downtown Nashville, TN. Read about the history of TSU here. The university’s motto is “Think. Work. Serve,” which we strive to embody every day. The OT Department is housed in the College of Health Sciences, which offers numerous opportunities for interprofessional collaboration and is housed in a state-of-the-art facility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Entry-level or Post-professional doctoral degree in occupational therapy, or a combination of the following: a bachelor’s or master’s degree in occupational therapy AND a doctorate in a related field.

• Currently licensed or eligible for a TN occupational therapy license

• Evidence of initial NBCOT certification. Current NBCOT certification is not required.

• Teaching experience at the university level

• At least 5 years of occupational therapy practice experience

• A commitment to teamwork and student success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising fieldwork students
• Evidence of an active research agenda

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.

Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.

An unofficial transcript may be attached in the “Transcript” section.

You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.

Open Date

10/11/2026

Close Date

11/09/2026

Job Category

Faculty

Requisition Number

F167P

Benefits

Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.

Quick Link

https://jobs.tnstate.edu/postings/11071

Reference Letter

References

Minimum References Required

Recommendation Deadline

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter

• Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Transcript 2

• Transcript 3