University of South Alabama
DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Faculty – Assistant Professor Position
The University of South Alabama invites nominations and applications for a non-tenure track,
Assistant Professor faculty position in the Department of Occupational Therapy. The University
of South Alabama (USA) is a doctoral/research-intensive institution offering a variety of
undergraduate and graduate programs. USA is located in the historic southern city of Mobile on
beautiful Mobile Bay close to the Gulf Coast beaches and a short drive to New Orleans. This
innovative Occupational Therapy (OT) program is organized around occupational performance
areas and has an outstanding reputation.
Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned Master’s degree, relevant experiences in clinical
occupational therapy, and NBCOT certification. Preference will be given to those with doctoral
degree in OT or related field. Successful candidates must be eligible for O.T. licensure in Alabama.
Teaching and research experience is preferred. Qualified applicants should be team oriented and
have interest in emerging practice areas. The successful candidate will teach courses in areas of
expertise and in general OT topics, advise students, and direct graduate research projects.
Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and problem solving skills.
Salary is competitive and dependent on qualifications and experience.
This 12-month position is available beginning August 1, 2016. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled.
Please apply electronically at the following link and be prepared to submit a cover letter of
interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/usouthal/jobs/1400763/assistant-professor
For more information contact: Dr. Tracy O’Connor, Chair, Search Committee, University of
South Alabama, email toconnor@southalabama.edu or phone 251-445-9233
The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and
gender expression), religion, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.