Occupational Therapy Faculty

Cedar Crest College invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Occupational Therapy at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program in the Health Sciences Department at Cedar Crest College invites applications for a 12-month, in-person faculty position. The program is seeking a motivated and innovative individual to join a collaborative, clinically focused, and student-centered team.

The OTD program is committed to fostering a diverse faculty team with a global perspective. Our mission is to cultivate an inclusive, transformative learning environment to prepare students for the evolving demands of healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching graduate-level courses in an entry-level occupational therapy doctorate program.
• Advising and mentoring graduate students, including guiding student-practitioner evidence-based projects and doctoral capstone projects.
• Ongoing evaluation and development of curriculum to align with program goals and accreditation standards.
• Conducting and disseminating scholarly work in accordance with the Boyer Model of Scholarship.
• Supporting admissions processes and engaging in departmental and college-wide service.
• Maintaining clinical expertise through optional weekly clinical release time.

Desired Areas of Expertise:

All qualified candidates are welcome to apply and those with psychosocial experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DrPH, OTD).
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Active Pennsylvania OT licensure or eligibility for licensure in Pennsylvania.
• A minimum of two years of clinical experience in occupational therapy.
• Academic experience, including knowledge of OT curriculum development and accreditation processes, is preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Additional Application Requirements:

Applicants are asked to submit:

1. A letter of interest.

2. Curriculum vitae.

3. A statement of teaching philosophy.

4. Three letters of reference.

Jeanne Clery Act & Campus Safety Disclosure

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and federal law, Cedar Crest College is committed to providing a safe learning environment.

Our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASR) includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also contains institutional policies concerning campus security, institutional disciplinary procedures, emergency notifications, and other personal safety matters.

View the Digital Report: You can read or download the complete 2026 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (PDF) on the Campus Police website: https://www.cedarcrest.edu/annualsecurityreport

• Request a Printed Copy: Copies of the report may also be obtained at Campus Police located in the Safety & Facilities Building or by calling 610-437-4471 (Option: 0) off campus or ext. "0" on campus.