Clinical Assistant Professor

University System of New Hampshire

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Hours: Full time
Where: University of New Hampshire – Main Campus
Posted: Sep 22

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The Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a full-time clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy with a potential start date of January 2027. The position is a 9-month academic year appointment with an additional part-time summer contract. The Department of Occupational Therapy is housed in the College of Health and Human Services within UNH. UNH is a research-high, liberal arts, land grant institution. UNH provides a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

Duties/Responsibilities

What you'd do

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in alignment with ACOTE standards, course specific objectives and student outcomes.
Develop and deliver course materials, assignments, exams, and clinical and applied learning activities
Contribute to curriculum quality through course preparation, assessment, and continuous improvement of instructional materials
Evaluate and document student progress and provide relevant and timely feedback to students.
Participate in evaluation of courses, curricula, programs, and accreditation activities.
Advise and mentor students, supporting academic progress and experiential learning
Support admissions processes at undergraduate and graduate level
Serve as a capstone project faculty mentor to OTD students
Consistent with the service mission of the University, the clinical faculty member is expected to engage in service activities at university, departmental, college, and professional levels.

What they want

Terminal degree (PhD, OTD, ScD or similar) in occupational therapy
At least 2 years of experience in OT clinical practice, preferably in one or more of the following areas: adult mental health, adult physical disabilities, geriatrics, leadership in OT practice.
Active NH OT license or eligibility for NBCOT certification and eligibility for NH state OT license
NH driver’s license or eligibility

Starts: 2026-09-22