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Title: Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy

Position Number: 998268

Unit/Department: Occupational Therapy

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Department Summary:

Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (CPHS) is proud to prepare today’s learners to be tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Our graduates enjoy success and leadership in professional fields that offer enormous opportunities and have a tremendous impact on people’s lives.

CPHS offers a range of undergraduate and professional degree programs, including a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with majors in Clinical & Medical Sciences, Public Health, and Health Care Administration; Master’s in Clinical Psychopharmacology (MSCP); Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD); Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD); and Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN).

Learn more about the College at: https://www.drake.edu/cphs/.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will report to the OTD Program Director/Chairperson and will be responsible for all aspects of teaching assigned courses. Specific responsibilities include course development and teaching based on content expertise, student advising and mentoring, college and community service, and scholarship at a level consistent with the appointment. Faculty in the OTD program teach 11-13 credits annually and are expected to engage in academic and professional service to advance the college, University and the profession, as well as scholarship, including dissemination of the results.

The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Minimum Qualifications:

A doctoral degree is required (e.g., PhD, ScD, EdD, or post-professional OTD), however an entry level doctoral applicant with significant experience will be considered. Applicant must be an NBCOT certified occupational therapist and be licensed in Iowa by the time the appointment begins. Applicants with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in acute care, home health or physical rehabilitation are preferred. General knowledge and expertise in common clinical conditions treated by occupational therapists, evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning and critical analysis are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants with educational experience, practice experience, or a residency in occupational therapy in the identified area of expertise and strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter outlining clinical and educational experience related to occupational therapy, (2) CV/Resume, (3) a statement of teaching and research interests and goals, (4) the contact details for three references, and (5) a statement about your experience in supporting the success of students from diverse backgrounds.

Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists.

Have Questions?

Questions about this position can be directed to the OT Department chair, Leslie Jackson, OTD, MEd, OT/L, FAOTA at [email protected].

Questions about the application process, working at Drake, spouse/partner support, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources at [email protected].

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Review of Applications Begins:

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until a successful finalist is identified.

Salary and Benefits:

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2025 (https://www.drake.edu/media/departmentsoffices/humanresources/documents/2025%20Benefits%20Guide11.13.2024.pdf) . One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits (https://www.drake.edu/hr/benefitsoverview/tuitionbenefits/)