What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor/Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy position at Murray State University?
Summary Of Job Duties And Responsibilities
The Department of Occupational Therapy invites applications for an in-person Instructor or Assistant Professor to begin August 2026.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, in-person instruction for the graduate Occupational Therapy program, emphasizing innovative, active learning and technology to foster student excellence. The program prioritizes clinical reasoning, critical thinking, effective written and verbal communication, and evidence-based practice informed by theory and research across occupational therapy settings. Responsibilities include teaching full-time graduate courses in assigned areas, advising current and prospective graduate students, and assisting the OT Program Chair with accreditation tasks. The candidate will maintain professional, effective communication with students, community partners, constituents, and faculty/staff, and serve as a positive team member by actively collaborating with colleagues to support program goals. Additional duties involve contributing to curriculum development, participating in student and program assessment, and engaging in ongoing professional development. The position requires a full-time teaching load each fall, spring, and summer semester.
The Department of Occupational Therapy invites applications for an in-person Instructor or Assistant Professor to begin August 2026.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, in-person instruction for the graduate Occupational Therapy program, emphasizing innovative, active learning and technology to foster student excellence. The program prioritizes clinical reasoning, critical thinking, effective written and verbal communication, and evidence-based practice informed by theory and research across occupational therapy settings. Responsibilities include teaching full-time graduate courses in assigned areas, advising current and prospective graduate students, and assisting the OT Program Chair with accreditation tasks. The candidate will maintain professional, effective communication with students, community partners, constituents, and faculty/staff, and serve as a positive team member by actively collaborating with colleagues to support program goals. Additional duties involve contributing to curriculum development, participating in student and program assessment, and engaging in ongoing professional development. The position requires a full-time teaching load each fall, spring, and summer semester.