Assistant/Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy

Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually Location : Governors State University, IL Job Type: Faculty Job Number: FAC20260004 Division: Occupational Therapy Department: Occupational Therapy Opening Date: 01/16/2026 FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: 9 Description Governors State University, located in University Park, about 30 miles south of the city of Chicago, is looking to fill a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in the Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Health and Human Services. The candidate will primarily serve as the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, teach graduate-level courses, be active in research/creative scholarly activities, and provide service at multiple levels both within the university and outside the university. We welcome candidates who embrace the diversity of our student population and those who understand how to engage non-traditional and traditional students. Essential Responsibilities Serve as a faculty member to Maintain a teaching load commensurate with the duties and responsibilities required by CBA Secure and manage Level I and Level II fieldwork placements for students in the MOT program Conduct and publish scholarly work Provide professional service to the university and community Advise students Required and Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Initial certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Licensure or eligibility for licensure as an occupational therapist in the state of Illinois Teaching experience or demonstrated potential in teaching at the graduate level Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community Demonstrated potential and skills to conduct and publish research. Applicants for the Associate Professor level will be expected to have a documented record of scholarship consistent with the departmental tenure and promotion requirements Preferred Qualifications Completed (post-professional) doctorate in occupational therapy or a related field ABD, in the final stage of completion, will be considered with evidence of the degree being awarded before hiring Faculty who can teach a wide range of foundational and research courses in the Master-level and DrOT programs Faculty with experience in Academic Fieldwork Coordinator position Faculty with interest and/or experience in Driver Rehabilitation Faculty who have maintained NBCOT certification as part of their professional development Supplemental Information Please attach the following to your application: Cover letter of interest. CV Transcripts Certification Licensure Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For priority consideration a complete application with supporting documents should be submitted by February 15, 2026. This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: 01 What is the highest level of education attained? GED HS eequivalent High School Diploma Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree ABD 02 What academic discipline did you earn your degree(s) in? Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10