Assistant or Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
About the role
The Occupational Therapy Program in the Department of Graduate Health Professions, School of Health & Human Sciences (SHHS) at Indiana University – Indianapolis invites applications for a 10‑month tenure‑track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The program is ranked #1 in Indiana and 23rd nationally by U.S. News & World Report. It sits within a dynamic academic community that includes four graduate health professions programs, eight SHHS departments, 15 research labs and institutes, and over 400 clinical and community partnerships. IU Indianapolis is a leading urban research university serving more than 25,000 students, with a world‑renowned Life Sciences campus and major investments in interdisciplinary research through the Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute (CBATI), the Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing (H2W), and the $138 million IU LAB facility at the 16 Tech site.
Responsibilities
- Teaching – 40%
- Research – 50%
- Service/Engagement – 10%
The successful applicant will teach and mentor entry‑level and post‑professional OTD students, develop an active research agenda, generate external funding, engage in online and classroom teaching, and provide school and university service.
Requirements
- Earned research doctorate in a field relevant to occupational therapy (e.g., rehabilitation science, public health, behavioral health, health education)
- Potential for success in research demonstrated by peer‑reviewed publications and grant funding
- Evolving program of research aligned with or complementary to the School of Health & Human Sciences
- Teaching experience in graduate education
- Hold or be eligible for occupational therapy licensure in the State of Indiana
- Current certification with the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Qualifications
- Post‑doctoral training
- Interdisciplinary, team‑science approach to research
- Experience mentoring graduate students
- Demonstrated expertise and research experience in occupational therapy focused on sports‑related practice areas, including sports, athletic performance, and/or adult rehabilitation
Schedule
- 10‑month tenure‑track appointment
- Preferred start date: January 1, 2027 (Fall 2027 start may be considered)
Contact
For more information, contact search committee chair Dr. Sally Wasmuth at swasmuth@iu.edu. Additional details about the Occupational Therapy Program and SHHS are available at https://shhs.indianapolis.iu.edu/.
Review of applications begins October 1, 2026. Posting number: IU‑101676‑2026.