Assistant Professor of Practice

Position Summary:
The College of Health and Human Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Professor of Practice position within the entry-level Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) hybrid weekend program. This is a full-time, term, nine-month, non-tenure track position. Based on course availability, summer appointments may be offered. The 9-month academic appointment begins August 16, 2025.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

The target salary offer for this position is $7,000.00 per month. Actual salary for part-time appointments will be prorated based on the percentage FTE of the appointment.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide direct classroom/laboratory/clinical instruction and student engagement as assigned. Teach via online and traditional delivery methods. Provide indirect teaching, such as: student selection, student advisement, recruitment, and retention for the OTD program. Participate in professional practice, seminars, or workshops necessary to maintain up-to-date skills in the occupational therapy profession. Maintain teaching assignment consistent with the workload of a non-tenure track faculty position within the College of Health and Human Sciences. Comply with the spirit and intent of the University, College, and School Operating Papers. Contribute to program curriculum development processes. Evaluate student performance, maintain accurate records of student progress, and submit final grade rosters in accordance with program/school/college and university policy. Engage in other duties as determined by the Director of the School of Health Sciences and as indicated in the non-tenure track faculty contract.

General Information: Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a Carnegie Doctoral Research University offering 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence.

The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

Contact: Valerie Boyer
valboyer@siu.edu
(618) 453-8283

Security/Safety Sensitive: N/A

Deadline to Apply: 5/25/25

SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.

SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

Please use the following link to apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/siu/jobs/4919173/assistant-professor-of-practice-otd

Minimum Qualifications:
An earned Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (e.g., OTD, PhD, DHS, DrOT), or an earned degree in Occupational Therapy with a Doctorate degree in a related field of study by start date. Occupational Therapist, certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Illinois by the start date. Occupational therapy experience in adult, mental health/community practice; pediatric and/or behavioral health practice.

Preferred Qualifications:
Three years of experience as a full-time occupational therapist in adult, mental health/community practice, pediatrics, and/or behavioral health setting. Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational and technology skills. Teaching experience at the post-secondary education level in an online or blended format. Working knowledge of educational theory and methodology.

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