Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy - Tenure-Track

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Department of Occupational therapy is seeking two (2) nine-month, tenure track regular full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to conduct and disseminate research; teach and mentor occupational therapy graduate (OTD & PhD) students and provide service to the Department, College and University.

Brief Description of Academic Unit:

The occupational therapy department seeks to optimize human performance and participation in everyday occupations, across all contexts and throughout the lifespan. We do this through excellence in teaching, research, service, and outreach. The Department includes a PhD in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science and an entry level OTD. Applicants are encouraged to visit the department website at https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/ot/.

Colorado State University (CSU) is a Carnegie Research I institution located in Fort Collins, 60 miles north of Denver, in a beautiful location along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Enhanced by relationships with CSU, Fort Collins is a magnet for highly innovative new industries and is at the forefront of clean and alternative energy technologies, software/hardware sectors, telecommunications, aerospace and biotechnology. Northern Colorado’s strengths are recognized at the national level. For example, Fort Collins was included in the recent “Places of Invention” exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History. Fort Collins also consistently ranks high in quality of life polls, and the Rocky Mountains provide world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. You will find award-winning schools, a thriving arts scene, a wide range of shops and restaurants, hundreds of miles of walking and biking paths, and a plethora of outdoor activities.

Full Consideration Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 11:59pm (MT)

Essential Duties:

Teaching and Advising: (40%)

• Teach assigned courses; advise and mentor OTD and PhD students.

Research: (40%)

• Conduct original research, write and submit grants, disseminate discovery through publication.
• The candidate is expected to develop a research program with both independent and collaborative efforts directed at advancing knowledge in the area of occupational therapy, rehabilitation science, occupational science, or other relevant field.

​Service: (20%)

• Provide service/outreach to the unit, college, university, and community in support of CSU’s mission.
• Serve on professional, institutional, and departmental committees to support research initiatives and the CSU land grant mission.
• Be a collaborative team member in the Department of Occupational Therapy.

Supervision:

• May supervise future OTD and PhD or other CSU students.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• Work authorization visa sponsorship may be available depending on individual circumstances and associated costs for the selected finalist.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Occupational therapy degree AND a terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (occupational therapy, rehabilitation science, occupational science, or other relevant field).
• Demonstrated promise for extraordinary scholarship related to the study of human performance and participation in everyday occupations and contexts with evidence of research productivity or strong potential to establish a sustainable scholarly program (e.g., publications, presentation, grant activity).
• Commitment to building a focused program of research as evidenced by attempts to obtain intramural and/or extramural funding to support scholarship.
• Record of experience in, or demonstrated potential for, graduate-level teaching.
• Evidence of commitment to and collaboration with colleagues.
• Eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching/conducting qualitative or implementation research.
• Demonstrated experience in team science.
• Record of mentoring students in a research capacity.
• Record of teaching innovation.

Applicant Instructions:

For full consideration, submit the following application materials directly to the posting by application deadline:

• A cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant’s ability to meet the position’s required and preferred qualifications;
• A Curriculum Vitae

Search Contact:

Aaron Eakman PhD, OTR/L - [email protected]; (970) 491-2716

Salary Range

$75,000 - $85,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

• Review our detailed benefits information here.

• Explore the additional perks of working at CSU here.

• For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.

• Lastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.