Assistant Professor In Occupational Therapy

Position Rank and Title:Assistant Professor – Occupational Therapy
School/Department Name:Occupational Therapy
Compensation:Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule . Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $105,000-$115,000.
Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent benefits package.
Target Start Date:August, **
Application Deadline:(Applications accepted until filled or closed)

Position Description

The Occupational Therapy Department at San José State University is pleased to announce a search for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning in August, . Experienced clinicians dedicated to preparing the next generation of occupational therapists are encouraged to apply. We are seeking clinical experts to teach in our OTD and MSOT programs covering foundational, professional development, practice and research courses. The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter, with a passion for teaching and developing impactful university-community collaborations.
The Occupational Therapy Program at San Jose State University was founded in ** and is the oldest accredited Occupational Therapy program in the California State University. Our national reputation for excellence is based on a superior academic curriculum, distinguished faculty, and accomplished graduates. Our in-person program has strong community ties, and we take particular pride in our faculty-led programs, which provide services to children, adults with physical disabilities and mental health challenges, and older adults living in the community under the guidance of a skilled clinician instructor. We offer opportunities to engage in interprofessional research and collaboration on campus. Our highly recognized faculty hold advanced credentials in low vision, pediatrics, and physical disabilities, and are recognized for their deep commitment to the profession, with five current faculty awarded Fellow status by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). .
The Department of Occupational Therapy and San José State University value institutional excellence and are committed to advancing equity through research, teaching, and service. San José State University has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education as an R2 research institution, reflecting the university's growing research activity, commitment to innovation, and expansion of graduate education. This designation further strengthens opportunities for faculty scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and student engagement in research. We enroll more than 40,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved; approximately 45% of our undergraduate students are first-generation college students and 38% are Pell Grant recipients. In addition, we are both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). SJSU aspires to create holistic learning environments that facilitate both individual and collective transformation. We seek teacher-scholars who cultivate inclusive, empowering spaces for mutual learning, skill-building, and knowledge exchange for all students. Our commitment to lifelong learning supports meaningful connections among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and the broader communities we serve.
We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Institutional Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community—particularly in relation to student success. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Institutional Excellence Statement Guidelines .

Required Qualifications

Earned research and/or clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science, or related field, and at least two years of clinical experience.
Eligible for occupational therapy licensure in California
Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and exhibit a commitment to establish and interact effectively with community partnerships.
Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, research practices, scholarship, service engagement, and other comparable experiences that facilitate student success..
Experience working in the field of pediatrics, mental health, physical disabilities, or gerontology across the continuum of care.

Preferred Qualifications

Priority will be given to candidates who possess two or more of the following:
Research doctorate and/or demonstrate