Description
About McDaniel College:
McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.
At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2025 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2025 premium rates. The lecturer salary rate for this position is $85,000. The assistant professor salary rate for this position is $90,000.
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Job Description:
McDaniel College Graduate and Professional Studies invites applications for a full-time, open-rank faculty position (tenure-track or non-tenure-track) to join our dynamic team in launching the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program, scheduled to begin in summer 2026. The position is expected to start in July 2026 and will remain open until filled.
The MSOT program is designed to prepare highly skilled, compassionate occupational therapy professionals who are ready to make an impact in diverse healthcare settings. Faculty members will play a key role in shaping the curriculum, delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, and contributing to program development, accreditation, and professional engagement.
We seek candidates with a strong commitment to teaching excellence, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience in occupational therapy education, clinical practice, and program development is highly desirable. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to influence a new and growing program, contribute to innovative clinical and scholarly activity, and engage with students and colleagues in a supportive academic environment.
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy or academic doctoral degree in a foundational discipline related to Occupational Therapy. Applicants who are enrolled in a doctoral program or ABD can be considered.
- Proficiency in assessment and intervention across various practice areas (e.g., pediatrics, geriatrics, neurology, mental health, rehabilitation, hand therapy).
- Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- Current license or eligible for license to practice in the state of Maryland.
- Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
- Three (3) years minimum clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist.
- Full or part-time teaching experience in occupational therapy education highly desired.
- Experience in teaching, developing curriculum and knowledge of instructional design for OT education
Candidates must comply with all related federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines including, but not limited to, FERPA and Title IX.
Application Instructions:
To apply, visit: https://employment.mcdaniel.edu/
Applications must be submitted via this online process to be considered. Applications must include the following:
Letter of interest
Curriculum Vitae
A statement of teaching philosophy, including a statement of experience with, and commitment to, teaching a diverse student body
At the time of application, letters of reference are encouraged but not required. All complete applications with or without reference letters will be reviewed. For candidates who are short-listed for phone interviews, three letters of references will then be solicited. To submit letters of reference at the time of application, please arrange for three letters to be sent to Provost@McDaniel.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
