Open Rank OT Professor - Education & Research Leader

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appalachian state universityBoone (NC)

Occupational Therapists Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

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About the role

Appalachian State University invites applications for an Open Rank of Occupational Therapy (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor or BCBS Distinguished Professorship). The MSOT program has ACOTE accreditation as of May 2026 and just graduated its first cohort of students. The appointee will join a collegial academic community committed to excellence in OT education, scholarship, and service. The position offers opportunities to shape the program's growth, mentor students and faculty, and foster

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