Assistant/Associate Professor - Human Performance/Division Of Occupational Therapy

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

West Virginia University School of Medicine - Health Professions, located in Morgantown, WV, is seeking an on-campus/in-person, full-time, non-tenure track (12-month) Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Human Performance, Division of Occupational Therapy to contribute to a well-established program with a tradition of excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, and service. This faculty member will contribute to the mission of WVU, and the Occupational Therapy Programs (MOT and OTD) housed within the School of Medicine.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels including mentorship and coordination of student projects, and clinical services in the WVU PT/OT Faculty Practice Clinic. Active engagement in Division, University, and professional service activities is also expected including participation in Division and committee meetings as well as recruitment and review of applicants to the occupational therapy programs.

Applicants must meet the following criteria for consideration:

• Completed post-professional doctoral degree (PPOTD, PhD, EdD, ScD, or comparable degree) awarded by an institution accredited by a United States Department of Education (USDE) recognized national and/or regional accrediting body. Candidates who have applied and/or are currently enrolled in a doctoral degree program with an established timeline for degree completion will be considered.
• At least two (2) years of clinical teaching students (clinical teaching of Level II Fieldwork students and/or classroom/adjunct instruction).
• At least three (3) years of Occupational Therapy practice experience in adult physical rehabilitation. Some neurorehabilitation experience is preferred.
• Must be registered with NBCOT
• Eligibility for an Occupational Therapist license in West Virginia

All qualifications must be met by the time of the appointment.

As a land-grant institution, the faculty, staff, and students at West Virginia University commit to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that advances education, healthcare and prosperity for all by providing access and opportunity; by advancing high-impact research; and by leading transformation in West Virginia and the world through local, state and global engagement. West Virginia University is a land grant Carnegie-designated Doctoral Research/Extensive institution, with approximately 27,367 students. The WVU Health Sciences Center includes the Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, and Nursing. Patient care facilities include a 700 bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care, a Level I trauma center, and a 70-bed psychiatric hospital.

Morgantown is within easy traveling distance of Washington, DC, to the east, Pittsburgh, PA, to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus, OH, to the northwest. Morgantown has 30,277 residents and is rated as one of the best small towns in the U.S., with affordable housing, excellent schools, a picturesque countryside, and many outdoor activities. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The appointment date is negotiable, with the goal of having the successful candidate identified no later than October 2026.

Faculty members in the Division of Occupational Therapy are afforded a differential workload allowing for customization of expectations based on research expertise, clinical/teaching expertise, and service obligations. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should apply at: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=29145 with a cover letter of interest addressing qualifications for the position and philosophy of clinical practice and academic instruction, current CV/resume, and contact information, including e-mail addresses for three professional references, preferably with one being someone that you have supervised in a clinical setting.