Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy

RESPONSIBILITIES: Include teaching in our top-ranked US News World Report Entry - Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, scholarship, supervising student research, and advising graduate students. Faculty also provide service to the department, Institute, and community.

The ideal faculty member is a generalist in occupational therapy practice and education with expectation of a line of scholarship inquiry and doctoral capstone mentorship.

This position may also include supervision of OT services in our student-led pro bono center to support our clinical education placements.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

To meet the desired timeline to teach in fall 2025, all application materials are due by Friday, June 27, 2025.

ABOUT MGH INSTITUTE:
MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The Doctor of Health Sciences, Doctor of Speech-Language Pathology Program and Post-Professional OTD Program have been added in recent years to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral degrees, master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.

The IHP is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a "Great College to Work For." A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.

Education
Candidates must possess an earned post professional doctorate (PhD, EdD, ScD preferred) and have clinical expertise as a generalist in occupational therapy practice and education.

Experience

• Clinical and didactic teaching experience of three - five years is desired.
• Candidates must possess an earned post professional doctorate (PhD, EdD, ScD preferred) and have clinical expertise as a generalist in occupational therapy practice and education.
• Current occupational therapy license or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts is required.
• Rank and salary commensurate with experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of online learning platforms and instructional technologies.
• Familiarity with instructional design principles and adult learning theories.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with instructors, students, and support staff.
• Technical proficiency in learning management systems, virtual classroom platforms, and multimedia tools.
• Experience in providing training and support to instructors in online teaching methods.

Required materials:

• A cover letter including teaching philosophy and related experience,
• CV and
• The names and contact information of at least 3 references should be submitted.

To meet the desired timeline to teach in fall 2025, all application materials are due by Friday, June 27, 2025.