MGH Institute of Health Professions

Department of Occupational Therapy

Join our growing faculty team!

The MGH Institute of Health Professions invites nominations and applications for faculty positions in our growing Department of Occupational Therapy.  These part- and full-time faculty positions offer the right candidates’ excellent opportunities to collaborate with interprofessional colleagues across academic and clinical practice settings.  The MGH Institute, located in Boston, Massachusetts is nationally recognized for interprofessional education and collaborative practice models.  It has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work for” and the Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program is top-ranked by US News World Report. Learn more about our part- and full-time faculty openings below. 

To see the full job details for each position, please use the links below to each job posting on our website:

Full time positions:

Program Director

Entry- Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

Faculty

Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

Expertise in adult rehabilitation / physical dysfunction strongly preferred

Part time positions:

Faculty

Post Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

Occupational Therapy Faculty Liaison

Continuing and Professional Development

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Please apply online through https://www.mghihp.edu/about-us/working-institute-career-opportunities.   A cover letter including teaching philosophy and related experience, CV and the names and contact information of at least 3 references should be submitted.

Job Description:

The Occupational Therapy Department at Worcester State University invites applications for two tenure-track positions (9-month academic year) in an accredited Bachelor of Science in Occupational Studies/Master of Occupational Therapy Program beginning September 2022. Additional teaching may be available during the summer semesters.

Both of these positions include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising, research, scholarship and ongoing involvement in Department and University committees. Interprofessional classroom experiences and research projects with other academic departments are highly encouraged.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

·         a research-related terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., Sc.D.), conferred by September 1, 2022;

·         certification by NBCOT;

·         at least 5 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist; and

·         be eligible for licensure as an OTR in Massachusetts.

·         One position requires demonstration of clinical expertise and teaching in mental health in various contexts and across the lifespan; and

·         the other position requires demonstration of clinical expertise and teaching with a focus on older adults in various contexts

Previous teaching experience in higher education is preferred. 

Additional Information:

Worcester State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Salary and rank commensurate with education and experience.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online through Interview Exchange: https://worcester.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=132440

Please submit a cover letter, C.V., and the contact information for 3 professional references who will submit a letter of reference on your behalf. Licensure and degree requirements will be verified upon hire. Certifications, licensures, and degrees should be documented in the C.V. 

Review of applications will begin in Fall 2021 and continue until the position is filled.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

OTS 227: Occupational Therapy Practice in Psychosocial Dysfunction

Part-time Lecturer (non-tenure Track)

Spring Semester 2022

The Department of Occupational Therapy at Tufts University is seeking qualified candidates to a teach our graduate level course “OTS 227: Occupational Therapy Practice in Psychosocial Dysfunction.” This course explores the practice of occupational therapy within the continuum of mental health service delivery including basic knowledge of mental health conditions, treatment settings, frames of references, communication, group dynamics, treatment planning, and role of OT in pharmacological treatment. It explores the health practitioner’s role in the treatment and management of these conditions, and the role of the occupational therapy within the interdisciplinary treatment team.

(Spring 2022)

Candidates must be Massachusetts licensed occupational therapists with prior teaching of graduate occupational therapy students, and expertise in the content and skills taught in the course. A doctoral degree is preferred (e.g., OTD, PhD, EdD, ScD).

All persons on campus must wear masks and show proof of vaccination or accommodation.

All applications are submitted via Interfolio, at apply.interfolio.com/94294 . Please upload a CV, letter of interest indicating the course you are applying to teach, sample course material, and contact information for 3 references for review.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Questions may be directed to Michelle Rossman, Department Administrator, Department of Occupational Therapy, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155 at Michelle.Rossman@Tufts.edu

Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University also prides itself on creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/.

If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling Johny Laine in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or atjohny.laine@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at http://oeo.tufts.edu.

Community Therapy Services has a part-time opening for a Massachusetts licensed school-based telehealth occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.  Full-time hours possible if willing to get licensed in additional state(s).

Starting pay at $55/hour for direct student time for occupational therapists ($42/hour for occupational therapy assistants) with an increase following a positive performance appraisal after one full year.  Starting pay may be higher depending on years of experience in pediatrics and/or school-based practice.  Enjoy working from the comfort of your own home office! Thorough training and mentorship opportunities are provided.  Telehealth tool kit provided for employees in addition to access to a database full of digital resources to assist with evaluation and intervention planning.  Continuing education, licensure reimbursement, and matching retirement options also available for part-time employees.  

If you are interested in interviewing for this opportunity, please submit your letter of interest and resume to Melanie Criss at mcriss@ctsvirtual.com.