Assistant or Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Indiana University Indianapolis
Department of Graduate Health Professions, School of Health & Human Sciences
Indianapolis, Indiana
Appointment status: Tenure-track
Appointment type: Full-time, 10-month faculty appointment
Priority application review date: October 30, 2026
Position summary
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 full-time, 10-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Salary will be commensurate with experience and academic credentials.
The successful applicant will teach and mentor entry-level and post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy students; develop an active research agenda in their area of expertise; pursue external funding; engage in online and classroom teaching; and provide service to the school and university.
The anticipated workload is 40% teaching, 50% research, and 10% service and engagement.
Required qualifications
Earned Ph.D. in a field relevant to occupational therapy, including rehabilitation science, public health, behavioral health, health education, or a related field.
Potential for success in research, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and grant funding.
An evolving program of research aligned with or complementary to the School of Health & Human Sciences.
Teaching experience in graduate education.
Current occupational therapy licensure in Indiana or eligibility for licensure in the state.
Current certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Preferred qualifications and experience
Postdoctoral training.
Experience using an 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.
About the program and university
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 occupational therapy program in Indiana and No. 23 nationally, the Occupational Therapy Program is part of a dynamic academic and research community. The Department of Graduate Health Professions also includes Physical Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Physician Assistant programs. SHHS includes eight departments, 15 research labs and institutes, and more than 400 clinical and community partnerships.
IU Indianapolis is a leading urban research university in downtown Indianapolis, serving more than 25,000 students across a wide range of programs. Its health and life sciences environment provides extensive opportunities for collaborative, interdisciplinary research.
University investments include the Convergent Bioscience and Technology Institute (CBATI), the Institute for Human Health and Wellbeing (H2W), and the IU LAB at 16 Tech, supported by a $138 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to advance bioscience discovery, commercialization, and talent development.
SHHS seeks scholars who will contribute to its mission through excellence in teaching, research, and service and who value the perspectives and experiences represented across its campus, community, and profession. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that supports student learning, collaboration, and professional success.
Application information
Application review will begin October 30, 2026. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.
Interested candidates should submit:
A letter of interest.
A current curriculum vitae.
A statement of teaching and research philosophy.
The names and contact information for three references.
For more information about the position, please contact search committee chair Dr. Sally Wasmuth at swasmuth@iu.edu.
Additional information about the Occupational Therapy Program and the School of Health & Human Sciences is available at https://shhs.indianapolis.iu.edu/.
Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the search process must notify the School’s HR Business Partner, Myrna Palacios, at mypala@iu.edu in advance.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See the Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination for additional information, including contact information.