Tufts University

Occupational Therapy: Part-Time Lecturer (Non-Tenure Track)

Location
Medford, MA
Pay
Not disclosed
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
October 22, 2026

About this position

Position Title: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: Part-Time Lecturer (non-tenure track) Department: Occupational Therapy Position Type: Adjunct Faculty Qualifications: Applicants must have a master's degree in occupational therapy. A doctoral degree and college level teaching experience are preferred. Application Instructions: Applicants need to submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching interests & experience, a CV, and the contact information for two people who might provide letters of reference. via Interfolio apply at https://apply.interfolio.com/196185. For questions about the position, please contact Uma Patel (uma.patel@tufts.edu), Senior Department Administrator. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check. Description: The Department of Occupational Therapy at Tufts University is seeking qualified part-time lecturer candidates to teach occupational therapy graduate courses, beginning January 2027. The candidate should have strong clinical and evidence-based reasoning skills and experience in community based/emerging practice areas. The candidate must be able to direct their expertise toward engaging students in scholarships, emerging practice exploration and the promotion of activity and participation among diverse populations. Teaching requires in-person assignments. The Department of Occupational Therapy is a graduate department in the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University. The department is a collaborative and close-knit learning community. Faculty, staff, and students use a reflective process to identify and understand occupational performance and well-being to develop inclusive innovative approaches that support meaningful engagement across the lifespan. Tufts is a teaching and research-intensive R1 university with a rigorous intellectual culture and established ties to the surrounding communities. The school offers students and faculty alike in-depth educational and community-engaged learning experiences and opportunities to explore interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, learning, and scholarship. EEO Statement: Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the University's Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/

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