Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy

The Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California invites applicants for one full-time 12-month clinical faculty position. The successful candidate will work with the Division’s current faculty members to create and teach course work in the new entry-level occupational therapy doctorate (OTD) program focused on the use of technology and technological innovations in occupational therapy. The primary functions of this position will include teaching and mentoring graduate students; contributing to curriculum development for the entry-OTD program; teaching core courses related to technology; engaging in scholarship relevant to work in the Division and in the profession; serving on committees as assigned or requested; and additional teaching of courses as assigned. Qualifications include an earned terminal degree (O.T.D., or Ph.D. in occupational science preferred), experience in curriculum development and teaching graduate course work in occupational therapy, and a current license to practice occupational therapy in California.

The pay range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.