Description

Occupational Therapy Faculty

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) invites applications for an open-rank, full-time faculty position in the Department of Occupational Therapy—an exciting opportunity for a dynamic educator, clinician, and scholar to shape the next generation of occupational therapy professionals. This role offers the chance to engage deeply in teaching, student mentorship, and program development within a collaborative, interprofessional academic health environment. The successful candidate will play a central role in advancing the department’s mission through innovative instruction, meaningful service, and leadership in the admissions process, while also contributing to a culture that values community engagement and interprofessional collaboration across the university and the broader region.

This position is particularly well-suited for a motivated professional eager to build or expand a scholarly agenda while remaining connected to clinical practice. Faculty are supported in disseminating research, participating in university governance, and leading initiatives that strengthen both academic and community partnerships. With flexibility in rank and a strong emphasis on leadership, communication, and vision, the role presents a compelling platform for individuals who are passionate about advancing occupational therapy education, fostering inclusive excellence, and making a lasting impact on students, the profession, and the communities they serve.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s Memphis campus comprises six colleges– Health Professions, Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. The Memphis Core Teaching Hospitals include St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Methodist Healthcare, Regional One Health, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, Baptist Memorial Health Care, Memphis VA Medical Center and St. Francis Hospital.

For more information about UT Health Science Center, go to: https://uthsc.edu/about/index.php

Required Candidate Qualifications:

• Education: Clinical or post-professional Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy or related field (OTD, DrOT, DSc, EdD, ScD, PhD).
• Experience: Three (3) years of post-licensure clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist. Excellent communication, conflict management and problem-solving skills. Strong leadership skills and a vision for excellence. University or clinical teaching experience in needed content areas. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Licenses: NBCOT certification as an Occupational Therapist. Licensed and eligible to practice occupational therapy in the State of Tennessee.

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

• Five or more years of post-licensure clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Previous teaching experience at the university level.
• Experience supervising graduate students.
• Defined research agenda with a history of peer-reviewed publications.
• Evidence of leadership in a professional organization at a state or national level.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Evidence of leadership or administration in clinical practice.

How to Apply

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting UTHSC in this search. Nominations and applications are now being accepted.

Please submit full application packets here.

Submission of resume and cover letter as separate PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Compensation

Salary and will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Includes a competitive hiring bonus.

Nominations and inquiries should be directed to:

Shelley Feather

Senior Executive Search Consultant

shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com

Denice Perdue

Senior Executive Search Consultant

deniceperdue@greenwoodsearch.com

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.