Open Rank Faculty
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary The School of Health Professions ( SHP ),
Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences at Rutgers, The
State University of New Jersey is inviting applications for a
full-time faculty position for the Occupational Therapy Doctoral (
OTD ) Program. This faculty position is an open rank position. SHP
is one of eight schools that are part of Rutgers Health (RH) the
premier health sciences institution in New Jersey. The SHP
Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences is a
multidisciplinary department that houses the Rutgers Physical
Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Program and
in addition has dedicated research faculty. Rutgers is an
internationally ranked and recognized University that is a member
of the prestigious AAU and the Big Ten conference. Through this
faculty appointment, the school wishes to build on that strong
history by increasing its capacity for excellence in clinical
practice, teaching and research. As a Center for Rehabilitation
Excellence, this Department is focused on the evolution of our
clinical spaces and labs, being in the forefront of education in
physical and occupational therapy and speech-language pathology and
conducting research to optimize patient care and outcomes. Our
faculty are national and global leaders in their fields. With all
three programs housed within the Department of Rehabilitation and
Movement Sciences there are wonderful opportunities for student
interprofessional education and faculty collaborative research and
scholarship. The faculty member will provide innovative and
responsible leadership for all aspects of the design and delivery
of coursework in this 8-semester, entry-level OT doctorate program.
This is a 12-month appointment. Applicants will be considered with
all areas of occupational therapy expertise, but priority will be
given to those with experience and interest in teaching
foundational occupational therapy topics, professional practice,
mental health and adult rehabilitation.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Toms River , Open Rank Faculty, Healthcare , Newark, New Jersey
