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Title: Adjunct Faculty, Occupational Therapy

Position Number: 250070

Unit/Department: Occupational Therapy

Salary: Per credit hour

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/.

Since its establishment in 2015 and accreditation in 2016, the Drake University Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program has enjoyed continued success each year. The highest ranked OT education program in the State of Iowa for 2024 and 2025 (U.S. News and World Report), the program is excited to provide this opportunity for an outstanding individual to join a growing program and shape its direction and development.

Job Summary:

Drake University’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty position in Occupational Therapy to teach a 3-credit hour professional course (lecture and labs) in neuroscience for fall semester 2025. Duties include design, planning and delivery of classes, evaluation of student performance/skills, assign grades, and periodic interactions with students outside of the classroom to discuss student progress. Instructor will also have regular contact with assigned lab assistant who will support teaching and learning in lab sections for the course, as well as a supervising full-time Occupational Therapy faculty member.

This Adjunct Faculty of Occupational Therapy at Drake University will be a part-time, non-tenure track position for fall 2025 semester. The adjunct faculty member will plan and teach a foundation course for understanding how the central and peripheral nervous systems support function and participation in human engagement in occupation. Ongoing responsibilities include classroom preparation and teaching, grading, and completion of any lab tasks required by the course.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare and present classroom materials, activities and examinations in assigned courses • Monitor and maintain records of student progress in assigned courses

• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicant must be an NBCOT certified occupational therapist, with a master’s degree in occupational therapy or higher, and be licensed in Iowa by the time the appointment begins. General knowledge and expertise in common clinical conditions treated by occupational therapists, evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning and critical analysis are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in acute care, home health or physical rehabilitation are preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please complete the online application and submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, a statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three references. 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 OTD Program Director, Leslie Jackson, 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 applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.