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Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, Tenure Track - Omaha
Creighton University: Office of the Provost: School of Pharmacy and Health Professions: 
Occupational Therapy Department

Creighton University, a Catholic and Jesuit institution, is actively seeking applications for a full time 
(12 month) faculty position in our top 15 nationally ranked Doctor of Occupational Therapy
(OTD) program in Omaha, Nebraska. This position will be at the Assistant/Associate Professor level 
and will have a Tenure-Track appointment in the Department of Occupational Therapy. 

Creighton seeks a quality educator who is passionate about advancing the profession of 
occupational therapy through innovation, creativity, and evidence of research and scholarship in 
rehabilitation science. Creighton’s entry-level OTD program is a hybrid program with cohorts of 
students located in Omaha, Nebraska, Anchorage, Alaska, Denver, Colorado, and Phoenix, Arizona.
Faculty are responsible for teaching in the hybrid OTD curriculum, fulfilling a scholarly agenda, and 
participating in professional and community-based service.

Creighton’s comprehensive Health Science Campus includes academic disciplines in medicine, 
physician assistant, nursing, pharmacy, occupational therapy and physical therapy. In addition to 
state-of-the-art facilities, the Omaha campus is home to faculty with contemporary expertise and 
diverse research agendas, including highly competitive grant-based initiatives. We also collaborate 
closely with colleagues in our hybrid pathways at all cohort locations. 

Teaching & Educational Responsibilities:

• Primary teaching responsibilities in orthopedics, upper extremity, physical agent modalities, and/or hand therapy practice within the Department of Occupational Therapy.
• Manage coursework and teach proficiently to provide excellent education in face-toface, hybrid, and/or online learning environments.
• Potential for teaching in other courses in the curriculum and University.
• Work directly with faculty, co-instructors, and special faculty to provide oversight, coordinate and teach the assigned OTD courses including laboratory components and examinations.
• Maintain open, consistent communication with faculty, administrators, and staff across Omaha, Alaska, Regis, and Phoenix pathways in the Department of Occupational Therapy to ensure optimal learning experiences for students.
• Participate in a rigorous scholarly agenda as a tenure-track applicant as outlined in Creighton University’s Faculty Handbook.
• Assist in student admission interviews, student advising, and other committee responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide mentorship for capstone projects and/or research as assigned.
• Participate in program evaluation and actions related to program improvement.
• Maintain current knowledge of occupational therapy literature, reimbursement, and ACOTE standards to maintain program adherence and integrity.
• Collaborate with Creighton University Health Science faculty and staff to facilitate and participate in interprofessional learning activities and experiences.
• Engage in service to the Department of Occupational Therapy, the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, and Creighton University.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of Creighton University and the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.

Qualifications:

• This position is a full-time tenure-track position (assistant/associate level).
• The candidate should have experience in ortho, upper extremity, physical agent modalities, hand therapy practice, and/or related outpatient rehabilitation experience as a primary focus.
• Preferred completion of an academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, or equivalent), will consider OTD and POTD candidates with aligned practice experience.
• 3-5 years of occupational therapy practice experience.
• Demonstrated evidence in teaching graduate courses both in-person and online formats is preferred.
• Demonstrated evidence of research / scholarly achievement through peer-reviewed publications and/or grants.
• Eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in Nebraska.
• Candidate must possess effective communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Service/Clinical Practice Responsibilities:  Refer to the appropriate rank within the Faculty 
Handbook. Clinical practice hours to maintain specialty certification are supported as negotiated 
with the Program Chair, OTD Program.

Scholarship Responsibilities:  Refer to the appropriate rank within the Faculty Handbook. Faculty 
are expected to maintain scholarly activity.

Application Instructions

Expressions of interest and all applications will be treated with strict confidence. Application review 
will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Application materials are to be submitted electronically and should include the following in order 
for the application to be considered complete:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• 1–2-page personal statement that includes focus on teaching and research
• Contact information of four references. At least two of which should speak to the candidate’s teaching ability

Once you have submitted an application, please send a brief email to the Search Committee 
Chair, Angela Lampe, OTD, OTR/L, at alampe@creighton.edu. If you would like more information or 
have questions regarding the faculty position, please contact Angela Lampe.

Candidates are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with:

• The Creighton University Faculty Handbook
• The Creighton University Mission and founding principles
• For information regarding Creighton University Benefits, please visit the Creighton 
  University Benefit Guide

Creighton University is a leading Jesuit education institution at the intersection of health and humanity. Founded in 1878, Creighton enrolls more than 8,000 students and is one of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the U.S. Creighton is a world-class academic institution recognized for excellence in teaching, learning and research, and enriched by a centuries-long tradition of Jesuit, Catholic education with a low 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio, Creighton offers a close-knit, small school feel with big-school opportunities and spirit. With over 140 academic paths spanning the arts, sciences, law, business and multiple health sciences fields, Creighton offers something for everyone. At Creighton, the classroom is just the beginning. From research to internships to service-based learning, our students do more.

Omaha, Nebraska offers the perfect blend of cosmopolitan sophistication and suburban relaxation. Omaha boasts a thriving economy with a population of almost 1 million in the metro area. The city is home to four Fortune 500 companies, making it a major regional economic hub between Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, and Minneapolis. Omaha remains incredibly affordable, with the cost of living 8% lower than the national average. Most attractions, including the airport are less than a 20 minute drive from Creighton. Omaha offers many amenities, from a thriving food scene, entertainment districts, the renowned-Henry Doorly Zoo and the all-new Peter Kiewit Luminarium. Omaha boasts world-class health care and excellent public and private education throughout the city. We’re on the “Best” lists for affordability, livability, and opportunity.