Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant/Associate Professor - Occupational Therapy

Division

College of Health Sciences

Department

Occupational Therapy

Number of hours per week

37.5

Days to be worked

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Months per year

Fiscal (12 months)

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Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

Main Campus

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Position Number

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Pay Basis

Monthly

Job Description

The Occupational Therapy Department at Tennessee State University invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy. We seek applicants who have practice experience in adult outpatient rehabilitation. In addition, successful applicants will be competent in a secondary role of teaching/supervising students in the pro bono outpatient Tiger Clinic. Less frequent job responsibilities will include: student advising; curriculum review and development; program evaluation; student recruitment and admissions; 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: bachelor's or master's degree in occupational therapy AND a doctorate in related field.

• Currently licensed or eligible for 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:

• Practice experience in adult outpatient occupational therapy and/or CHT credential
• Experience supervising fieldwork students

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

11/17/2025

Close Date

01/04/2026

Job Category

Faculty

Requisition Number

F152P

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.

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References

Minimum References Required

3

Recommendation Deadline

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Required Documents

• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents