Assistant Clinical Practice Professor of Occupational Therapy, Schaumburg
Chicago
Friday, 24 April 2026
Roosevelt University is a private, not-for-profit, institution focused on preparing occupational therapy professionals to be committed, compassionate and competent members of the healthcare team providing high-quality, ethical, and efficacious patient and client care. The core values of the College of Science, Health and Pharmacy reflect the Roosevelt University mission of social justice, inclusivity, and social consciousness. The Department of Occupational Therapy at Roosevelt University at Schaumburg invites applicants for the position of Assistant Clinical Practice Professor. Position responsibilities include teaching as assigned by the Director, advising and mentoring students, institutional and community service, research or other scholarly activity appropriate for a non-tenure track position. The entry-level occupational therapy master’s degree program has applied for accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The program’s design is intended to maximize accessibility to students and will be offered in a low residency hybrid format. To be hired as an Assistant Clinical Practice Professor, a candidate must have (1) a Master’s degree or above in Occupational Therapy (2) a doctorate (PhD or clinical doctorate) in a related field (3) a minimum of three years of clinical practice experience, and (4) demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, service and scholarly work. Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476 B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or Title. IX@roosevelt.edu. Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu. Special Instructions Summary Qualified individuals should apply on-line and upload a curriculum vitae, a letter of interest, a statement of his/her clinical experience (Please upload this document in the “Statements” field), a statement of teaching and scholarship (Please upload this document in the “Teaching Statement” field), and a list of three professional references including at least one supervisor. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required The successful candidate must possess superior clinical skills, demonstrate effective communication skills as well as a commitment to inter-professional practice and education, a record of excellence in experiential and/or immersive teaching, including application-based and simulation-based instruction and interest in engaging in College and University faculty governance. The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to professional collaboration and be dedicated to the core values of University and College including diversity and inclusivity, enlightenment and awareness, integrity and civility, adaptability and transformation, and knowledge and wisdom. Years of Experience Required 3 years of clinical practice experience as an OTR/ L Certification/ Licensure Required Candidates must possess or be eligible for Occupational Therapist licensure in the State of Illinois; Must have current NBCOT certification. Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree and three years’ experience as a registered Occupational Therapist. Preferred Qualifications In addition to experience in clinical practice, it is preferred that candidates also possess at least one to two years’ experience teaching in a Masters or Doctoral Occupational Therapy program; experience in curricular assessment; and a record of scholarly productivity in clinical or pedagogical research. Equipment Operated Basic office equipment (e.g., laptop computer, copier/ multi-function device, fax and telephone). Working Conditions Traditional office/classroom conditions. Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information Amrendra Kumar, PhD, MSOT, OTR/ L, FNAP - Department of Occupational Therapy Roosevelt University College of Science, Health and Pharmacy 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd, Schaumburg, Illinois. Akumar 16@roosevelt.edu.