Rutgers University
Overview
The School of Health Professions (SHP), Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences, Rutgers University, is inviting applications for an open‑rank, full‑time faculty position in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) Program. This 12‑month appointment focuses on design and delivery of coursework in the 8‑semester, entry‑level OT doctorate program. The department values teaching, research, and clinical practice excellence and offers opportunities for interprofessional education and collaborative scholarship.
Responsibilities The faculty member will lead the development and delivery of curriculum for the OTD program, focusing on foundational OT topics, professional practice, mental health, and adult rehabilitation. Responsibilities include instructional design, assessment of learning outcomes, faculty mentoring, and contributing to the department’s research agenda.
Position Status Full Time | Posting Number: 25FA0507
Qualifications – Minimum Education and Experience
Doctoral degree from an institution accredited by a USDE‑recognized regional accrediting body
Minimum 5 years of practice experience
Prior experience designing learning experiences and assessing outcomes in community‑based settings across the lifespan with persons who have a variety of conditions
Demonstrated professional leadership (local, regional, or national)
Demonstrated skill in mediating multiple stakeholder needs
Strong community networking and team collaboration skills
Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
OT license or eligibility in New Jersey
Current NBCOT certification
AOTA & NJOTA membership
Certifications/Licenses Faculty members must be appropriately credentialed, possess earned degrees from an accredited institution, and be licensed or license‑eligible in New Jersey to teach in the OTD program.
Physical Demands and Work Environment This job is primarily sedentary with occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling. It requires close visual acuity for extensive computer work, adaptability to frequent interruptions, and the ability to interact appropriately with colleagues in various contexts.
Immunization Requirements In compliance with policy 100.3.1, Rutgers University may require prospective employees to provide proof of vaccination against seasonal influenza for the current flu season unless an exemption is granted. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. Rutgers encourages all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Posting Specific Questions & Required Documents
Required Documents:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents:
List of Professional References (contact info)
For technical assistance with the applicant tracking system, contact the ROCS Help Desk at 848‑932‑4444 or ROCS@hr.rutgers.edu. Rutgers University participates in the E‑Verify program as required by law.
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Responsibilities The faculty member will lead the development and delivery of curriculum for the OTD program, focusing on foundational OT topics, professional practice, mental health, and adult rehabilitation. Responsibilities include instructional design, assessment of learning outcomes, faculty mentoring, and contributing to the department’s research agenda.
Position Status Full Time | Posting Number: 25FA0507
Qualifications – Minimum Education and Experience
Doctoral degree from an institution accredited by a USDE‑recognized regional accrediting body
Minimum 5 years of practice experience
Prior experience designing learning experiences and assessing outcomes in community‑based settings across the lifespan with persons who have a variety of conditions
Demonstrated professional leadership (local, regional, or national)
Demonstrated skill in mediating multiple stakeholder needs
Strong community networking and team collaboration skills
Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
OT license or eligibility in New Jersey
Current NBCOT certification
AOTA & NJOTA membership
Certifications/Licenses Faculty members must be appropriately credentialed, possess earned degrees from an accredited institution, and be licensed or license‑eligible in New Jersey to teach in the OTD program.
Physical Demands and Work Environment This job is primarily sedentary with occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling. It requires close visual acuity for extensive computer work, adaptability to frequent interruptions, and the ability to interact appropriately with colleagues in various contexts.
Immunization Requirements In compliance with policy 100.3.1, Rutgers University may require prospective employees to provide proof of vaccination against seasonal influenza for the current flu season unless an exemption is granted. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. Rutgers encourages all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement
Posting Specific Questions & Required Documents
Required Documents:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents:
List of Professional References (contact info)
For technical assistance with the applicant tracking system, contact the ROCS Help Desk at 848‑932‑4444 or ROCS@hr.rutgers.edu. Rutgers University participates in the E‑Verify program as required by law.
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