Posting Details
Job Title
Adjunct Professor - OTD---Spring 2026
Campus
Florham Campus, Madison, NJ
Department
Occupational Therapy-Florham
Hiring Manager
Dina Prisco
Hiring Manager Title
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs (Health Sciences)
College
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Position Type
Faculty
Grade
Adjunct
FLSA
Exempt
Faculty Rank
Adjunct Faculty
Salary
$1,500 per credit
General Benefits
This position provides a benefits package that includes: Eligibility to contribute towards the 403(b) plan, and a various fringe benefits (discounts on ever day good and services, entertainment/dining discounts, etc.), and State benefits such as NJ Sick Leave and State Short Term Disability benefits.
Status
Part-Time
Months Worked
No Response
Job Summary
Fairleigh Dickinson University’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is currently seeking adjunct professors to teach graduate-level courses within the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. The selected candidate will teach courses covering occupational therapy concepts, advocacy, healthcare management, pediatric rehabilitation and/or adult rehabilitation. The selected candidate will be responsible for assessing student performance and providing feedback on course assignments.
The classes will be held during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Classes meet in-person on weekdays and span across either 12- or 15- week semesters. The overall commitment entails three hours of teaching per week, along with availability for office hours.
Required Qualifications
- A doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related major awarded by an institution accredited by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body.
- At least two years clinical experience in the field of OT. Clinical experience in physical rehabilitation, hand therapy, neurorehabilitation, geriatrics, and/or homecare is preferred.
- Initially certified by NBCOT and be eligible for OT Licensure in New Jersey.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to adapt teaching to various learning styles and levels of learners is highly desirable.
- Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.
If interested, please contact Dr. Ilana Beitscher at i.beitscher@fdu.edu.
Preferred Qualifications
Hours Worked
Posting Date
10/14/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Application Types Accepted
Faculty Profile
Supplemental Questions
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Required Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Other Document
