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Adjunct Professor - OTD---Spring 2026

Part-time

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Teaneck, NJPart-timePosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Location
Teaneck, NJ
Schedule
Part-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NBCOT CertificationEligible For OT Licensure In New JerseyDoctorate

Job overview

Fairleigh Dickinson University is hiring an Adjunct Professor - OTD---Spring 2026. Fairleigh Dickinson University is seeking adjunct professors to teach graduate-level courses in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. The role involves instructing on occupational therapy concepts, advocacy, healthcare management, pediatric, and adult rehabilitation. The selected candidate will assess student performance and provide feedback on assignments. Classes are held in-person on weekdays during Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters, spanning 12 or 15 weeks.

Key focus areas include Teach graduate-level courses within the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, Cover occupational therapy concepts, advocacy, and healthcare management, and Teach pediatric rehabilitation and/or adult rehabilitation.

Successful candidates bring Doctorate In OT, 2+ Years Clinical Experience, and NBCOT Certification. Important skills include Adapt Teaching To Various Learning Styles. Preferred (not required): Occupational Therapy Concepts, Advocacy, Healthcare Management, and Pediatric Rehabilitation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Occupational Therapy ConceptsAdvocacyHealthcare ManagementPediatric RehabilitationAdult RehabilitationAssessing Student PerformanceProviding FeedbackAdapt Teaching to Various Learning StylesAdapt Teaching to Various Levels of Learners

Qualifications

Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy or Related Major2+ Years Clinical Experience in OTNBCOT CertificationEligible for OT Licensure in New JerseySatisfactory Background CheckClinical Experience in Physical RehabilitationClinical Experience in Hand TherapyClinical Experience in NeurorehabilitationClinical Experience in GeriatricsClinical Experience in HomecarePrior Teaching Experience

Full job description

Job Summary:

Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is currently seeking adjunct professors to teach graduate-level courses within the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. The selected candidate will teach courses covering occupational therapy concepts, advocacy, healthcare management, pediatric rehabilitation and/or adult rehabilitation. The selected candidate will be responsible for assessing student performance and providing feedback on course assignments.

The classes will be held during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Classes meet in-person on weekdays and span across either 12- or 15- week semesters. The overall commitment entails three hours of teaching per week, along with availability for office hours.

Required Qualifications:

·A doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related major awarded by an institution accredited by a USDE -recognized regional accrediting body.

  • At least two years clinical experience in the field of OT. Clinical experience in physical rehabilitation, hand therapy, neurorehabilitation, geriatrics, and/or homecare is preferred.
  • Initially certified by NBCOT and be eligible for OT Licensure in New Jersey.

  • Demonstrated experience and ability to adapt teaching to various learning styles and levels of learners is highly desirable.

  • Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.

  • Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

If interested, please contact Dr. Ilana Beitscher at [email protected]

Status: Part-Time

Campus: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ

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