Open Rank of Pediatrics in Occupational Therapy in Albuquerque, New Mexico at University of New Mexico

Open Rank of Pediatrics in Occupational TherapyPosting Number req38429
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Open Rank
Hiring Department Pediatrics Occupational Therapy (497I)
Academic Location School of Medicine
Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary

TheDivision of Occupational Therapy at the University of New Mexico invitesapplications for a full-time, open rank, open track faculty position.Applications are welcome from candidates across all areas of occupationaltherapy scholarship and practice. Rank, track, and salary will be commensuratewith educational background and experience.

PositionSummary

Thesuccessful candidate will teach in the Division's Master of OccupationalTherapy program, maintain an independent program of scholarship, mentorgraduate students, and contribute to Division and institutional service. Newfaculty receive a reduced teaching assignment during the first year, and aformal mentoring plan developed with the Division Director and a senior facultymentor. Faculty at the assistant rank receive annual pre-tenure review withwritten feedback, and the Division supports candidates through a structuredtimeline toward promotion.

TheDivision and the Institution

TheUniversity of New Mexico is New Mexico's flagship institution, classified as R1for very high research activity, and designated as both a Hispanic-ServingInstitution and a Minority-Serving Institution. The Division of OccupationalTherapy sits within the School of Medicine at the UNM Health Sciences Center,which places occupational therapy faculty alongside colleagues in medicine,nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, and public health.

Facultydraw on research infrastructure across the Health Sciences Center, includingthe Clinical and Translational Science Center, the Center for Development andDisability, Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), theMemory and Aging Center, and the Brain and Behavioral Health Institute. TheClinical and Translational Science Center provides pilot funding,biostatistical consultation, regulatory support, and research navigation toinvestigators at all career stages. Faculty in the Division hold externalfunding from federal agencies and state sources, and the Division supports newinvestigators in developing competitive applications.

Theentry-level Master of Occupational Therapy program holds ACOTE accreditationthrough 2032/2033. The Division also offers a post-professional occupationaltherapy doctorate.

Location

Albuquerquesits at 5,300 feet in the high desert of central New Mexico, with roughly 310days of sun each year and a cost of living below the national average. TheSandia Mountains rise at the eastern edge of the city and provide hiking,skiing, and biking within thirty minutes of campus. New Mexico is home to 23sovereign tribal nations, and the state's cultural and linguistic diversityshapes both the Division's curriculum and its research agenda.

Responsibilities

Teaching and course development in the Master of Occupational Therapy program, with assignments determined in consultation with the Division Director

Development and maintenance of a program of scholarship, including dissemination and pursuit of external funding appropriate to rank

Mentorship and advisement of graduate students

Service on Division, School of Medicine, and University committees, and service to the profession

Relocation assistance is available andnegotiable at the time of offer.

Qualifications

MinimumQualifications

- Doctoral degree conferred by the date of hire
- One year of occupational therapy clinical experience
- Experience teaching at the university level
- Evidence of scholarly activity
- Eligibility for licensure as an occupational therapist in the state of New Mexico

PreferredQualifications

- Research doctoral degree
- Significant university teaching experience
- Experience mentoring graduate students
- Experience in curriculum development
- Peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations
- Record of success in obtaining research or programmatic funding
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application contains a cover letter and a curriculum vitae. Three professional references will be requested when candidates are invited to interview. Applicants are not asked to submit reference letters at the time of application.Questions about the position are welcome before applying. Contact Suzanne Burns at

scburns@salud.unm.edu

or Heidi Sanders at

hsanders@salud.unm.edu

For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 11/27/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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