The Department of Occupational Therapy within the College of Allied Health Sciences at East Carolina University invites applications for a 12‑month, fixed‑term permanent faculty position at the title of Clinical Assistant Professor. Primary duties will include: (1) Serving as Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (title determined by ACOTE) for an entry-level Master of Science Program and an entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy program (2) Managing the fieldwork component of the program in accordance with ACOTE standards, (3) Teaching graduate courses, including fieldwork‑specific and other courses, (4) Advising graduate students, (5) Participating in scholarly activities and providing service to the university and the profession.
Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience
- Occupational therapist with an earned doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related field (PhD, ScD, EdD, DHSc, DSc, OTD, DrOT).
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Five years of experience in occupational therapy, including clinical experience as an occupational therapist, and experience as a fieldwork educator or training in roles of fieldwork educator.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
- Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice as an occupational therapist in North Carolina.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
- Teaching experience in occupational therapy
- Academic fieldwork coordinator experience
- Doctoral capstone coordinator experience
- Experience in fieldwork management system
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
List of Three References (noting contact information)
NC OT License (optional)
At the time of employment, two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected as the candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant
- In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
- Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
Initial Screening Begins
05/04/2026
Rank Level
Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92297
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