Clinical Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy at the University of New Hampshire – United States

Summary

The Department of Occupational Therapy in the College of Health and Human Services at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a full-time, nine-month Clinical Assistant Professor position located at its main campus in Durham, New Hampshire, with an anticipated start date of January 2027. Primary duties include delivering high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction in alignment with ACOTE standards, coordinating student fieldwork placements, advising and mentoring students—including serving as a capstone project mentor for OTD candidates—and engaging in service. Candidates must hold a terminal degree in occupational therapy, possess at least two years of clinical practice experience, and hold or be eligible for New Hampshire state licensure and NBCOT certification.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Occupational Therapy
Degree Required	Terminal degree in occupational therapy (PhD, OTD, ScD, or similar)
Salary	$75,000–$77,000 per year
Funding	Annual salary range of $75,000–$77,000
Contract Duration	Nine-month academic-year appointment
Required Documents	Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, Contact Information for Three Professional References

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver course materials, lectures, assignments, and examinations for undergraduate and graduate occupational therapy courses.
• Develop clinical and applied learning activities and evaluate student performance.
• Advise and mentor students and serve as a capstone project faculty mentor for Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) students.
• Assist the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator with coordinating fieldwork placements and maintaining partnerships with clinical facilities.
• Collect, analyze, and apply fieldwork data for curriculum development and ACOTE accreditation compliance.
• Ensure student completion of health, safety, compliance, and onboarding requirements prior to fieldwork.
• Participate in service activities at the departmental, college, university, and professional levels.

Required Skills

• Minimum of two years of clinical practice experience in occupational therapy.
• Possession of or eligibility for New Hampshire state occupational therapy licensure and NBCOT certification.
• Possession of or eligibility for a New Hampshire driver's license.
• Ability to instruct, mentor, and evaluate students in clinical and classroom settings.
• Skills in coordinating fieldwork placements and building relationships with community partners.

Who Should Apply

Experienced occupational therapy practitioners holding a doctoral-level terminal degree (such as a PhD, OTD, or ScD) with at least two years of clinical practice experience. Applicants should hold or be eligible for New Hampshire occupational therapy licensure, NBCOT certification, and a New Hampshire driver's license. Preferred candidates possess teaching or fieldwork education experience and demonstrated abilities in community partner collaboration.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Potential additional part-time summer contract

About the Employer

The University of New Hampshire is a research-intensive, land-grant institution whose main campus is in Durham, New Hampshire. Its Department of Occupational Therapy is part of the College of Health and Human Services and focuses on preparing students for professional practice through academic instruction, applied learning, and clinical fieldwork.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting salary range for this position?

The advertised annual salary range is $75,000 to $77,000 for the nine-month academic year.

What degree is required to apply?

A terminal degree in occupational therapy is required, such as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), or Doctor of Science (ScD).

What is the expected start date for the role?

The anticipated starting date is January 2027.

Is summer work available?

An additional part-time summer contract may be available.