Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor; Occupational Therapy

Salary

Depends on Qualifications Location Florence, Alabama Job Type Faculty Division Academic Affairs Department Health Professions Opening Date 09/24/2026 FLSA Exempt Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information is not available for most faculty positions.

Description

The University of North Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy in the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions. This position will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Sponsorship is not available for this position. Essential Job Duties Essential job duties include teaching various occupational therapy and occupational therapy assistant courses, including didactic and lab and/or fieldwork, and course development. Additional responsibilities include advising program students; maintaining office hours; serving on committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program(s); participating in appropriate professional development activities; participating in scholarly activities and departmental/individual research; participating in service to the University and the community; and instructing and assisting in the growth and success of a varied population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methods, and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in occupational therapy or a related field that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institution is required; doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related field that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institution is preferred; two years of teaching experience in an accredited occupational therapy program at the postsecondary level is preferred; two years of clinical experience in the field of occupational therapy is required; current occupational therapist credential by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is required; and currently certified and licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Alabama in occupational therapy is required. Special Instructions to Applicants To apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at link. Applications will only be accepted through this system. Please be prepared to upload a cover letter and resume/CV at the time of application, as well as provide contact information including email addresses for at least three professional/academic references.

Transcripts are also required. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained will be required of the successful candidate, however unofficial copies are accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, a transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc.

Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to [email protected] . If electronic copies of transcripts are unavailable, hard copies must be sent to: Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL, 35632 or brought to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email or postal mail to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of “Issued to Student”, or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official.

If you attended UNA, please click here to fill out an online, electronic transcript request form. Your transcripts will be delivered to HR and we will upload them to your application packet at no charge to you. For questions, please email [email protected] or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed. Faculty Benefit Summary For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at https://www.una.edu/humanresources/benefits or click on the links below. The benefits premiums listed below are effective March 1, 2026.

Health Insurance UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama , which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX – Monthly Premiums Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium Employee $0.00 $728.36 $728.36 +Child(ren) $423.42 $778.36 $1,201.78 +Spouse $678.36 $778.36 $1,456.72 +Spouse & Child(ren) $786.88 $778.36 $1,565.24 Dental Insurance UNA also provides dental coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama . The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental – Monthly Premiums Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium Employee $0.00 $29.61 $29.61 Family $39.07 $29.61 $68.68 Life Insurance UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee.

The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employee's annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee’s annual salary. The provider for this coverage is Symetra .As a member of the Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama (TRS) , eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employee's beneficiary by the University.

Long-Term Disability Insurance This coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee’s monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is Symetra . Retirement Plans The Teachers’ Retirement System of Alabama (TRS) is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees.

Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members. Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2025 Tier I – Employee contribution rate is 7.5% for regular employees and 8.5% for law enforcement employees. Tier II – Employee contribution rate is 6.2% for regular employees and 7.0% for law enforcement employees. Voluntary TIAA-Cref 403(b) Plan – this retirement plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan.

Voluntary RSA-1 457 Plan – this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama. Supplemental (Voluntary)

Benefits

The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment. Flexible Spending Accounts – HealthEquity Cancer Insurance – Allstate Short-Term Disability Insurance – Fort Dearborn Life Life Insurance – Symetra Accident Coverage – Symetra Critical Illness Insurance – Symetra Hospital Indemnity Coverage – Symetra Vision Insurance – Vision Blue by VSP Air Evac Lifeteam Long-Term Care Insurance – LTCi Plans Remission of Tuition and Fees UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children. Paid Time Off Annual Leave – Faculty are not eligible for annual leave.

Sick Leave – Full-time regular employees are entitled to 96 work hours (12 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employee's regular rate of pay regardless of length of service. Paid Holidays – Faculty are eligible for paid holidays. Miscellaneous Benefits University ID Card (Mane Card) Athletic Ticket Discounts University Bookstore Discount Free Parking Credit Union Membership Kilby Laboratory School Employee Wellness Center Employee Wellness Program Faculty/Staff Meal Plan Travel Assistance Identity Theft Assistance Mental & Emotional Health Benefits Terminal Degree Assistance Program 01 Do you have a master's degree in occupational therapy or a related field that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institution? No, I do not have a master's degree or higher.

Yes, I have a master's degree in occupational therapy or a related field that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institution No, I have a master's degree in occupational therapy or a related field but it IS NOT accredited by a USDE-recognized institution. No, but I have a PhD in occupational therapy or a related field that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institution. 02 Do you have a doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related field that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institution? Yes, I have a doctoral degree in occupational therapy that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institution. Yes, I have a doctoral degree in a related field that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institution.

No, I do not have a doctoral degree. Yes, I have a doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related field but it is not accredited. 03 Do you have two or more years of teaching experience in an accredited occupational therapy program at the postsecondary level? No Yes, two years of experience. Yes, more than two years of experience. 04 Do you have at least two years of clinical experience in the field of occupational therapy?

No Yes 05 Do you hold a current occupational therapist credential by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)? No Yes 06 Are you currently certified and licensed, or eligible for licensure, in the State of Alabama in occupational therapy? No, I am not certified or licensed, nor am I eligible. Yes, I am certified and licensed in the State of Alabama in occupational therapy.

Yes, I am certified and eligible for licensure in the State of Alabama in occupational therapy. Required Question Employer University of North Alabama Division Academic Affairs Address 601 Cramer Way Florence, Alabama, 35632 Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Online Employment System Current Regular Faculty and Staff Openings Menu Close Menu Online Employment System Current Regular Faculty and Staff Openings Internal Career Opportunities/Promotional Opportunities Temporary Positions, including Adjunct/Clinical Assista