The Department of Occupational Therapy has a well-established entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program and a newly added entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. The MSOT and OTD programs run concurrently and jointly admit a total of 26 students annually. All 26 students are admitted at the master's level. At the end of the second semester, approximately 1/3 of the MSOT cohort are admitted into the entry-level OTD program after mentorship and advising.

Within the Department are 5 dedicated teaching and research labs, totaling 4,600 sq. ft. stocked with supplies and state-of-the-art equipment. Advanced technology (i.e., 3D printing, classroom video capture, virtual reality lab, fully integrated video management system) is available to support innovative instruction. The Department also has the pro-bono Student Run Clinic where MSOT and OTD students evaluate and treat clients as a part of their coursework.

The Department is part of the largest College of Allied Health Sciences in North Carolina which includes communication sciences and disorders, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs, among others, supporting a variety of interprofessional education opportunities. In addition, a health science library is located within the same building and includes a librarian dedicated to supporting our program in scholarly work. Adjacent to the health sciences campus is East Caroline University (ECU) Health Medical Center, a 974-bed, level-1 trauma center which offers multiple opportunities to partner with clinicians.

East Carolina University is the fourth largest of the 16 universities of the University of North Carolina system. East Carolina University has 29,000 students and is a major employer in Greenville, North Carolina (population of 93,000). Greenville is 90 miles east of the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill) and 90 miles west of the beautiful Crystal Coast.

East Carolina University invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track, Clinical Assistant Professor position. Primary duties will include: (1) teaching graduate courses, (2) overseeing the pro-bono Student Run Clinic and assisting with integrating it into coursework, (3) developing billable occupational therapy service in collaboration with the existing billable physical therapy clinic at ECU Physicians, and (4) serving the department, university, and profession.

At minimum, a post-professional doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related field that is in progress and scheduled to be earned by July 31, 2025.

Five years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist

Graduate teaching experience in occupational therapy

Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice as an occupational therapist in North Carolina

Experience in mentoring occupational therapy graduate students and evaluating occupational therapy student performance in clinical setting(s)

Experience in working in academia

Leadership in interprofessional collaborations

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

Letter of Interest

List of Three References (noting contact information)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.