Job description
St. Ambrose University (SAU) welcomes qualified candidates to apply for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in the University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program (OTD) Department, specifically, on the campus of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. The contract for this position is renewable annually. The start date for the position is July 1 or July 6, 2026. Candidates will join a well-established department focused on educating ethical, innovative, and sensitive occupational therapists to serve and support the occupational participation of others. St. Ambrose’s Occupational Therapy program values reflective client-centered practice, professionalism, scholarship, and service.
Responsibilities for this position include teaching a variety of OTD program courses, with specific teaching responsibilities focused on the faculty member’s area of clinical experience. This position will provide both face-to-face and online instruction primarily at the Loras College lab in Dubuque, Iowa, with periodic travel to Davenport, Iowa (approximately 70 miles). Additional responsibilities associated with this position include advising students, participating in department curriculum planning, the assessment of student learning, the evaluation of the OTD program, and service to the university (e.g serving on various faculty and/or university committees). Ideal candidates will possess a doctoral degree in occupational therapy (or closely related field) and be eligible for licensure in the state of Iowa. Competitive candidates will have successful experience in hybrid learning and teaching and/or a passion and enthusiasm for leveraging technology and new learning models in support of student growth and success.
The Occupational Therapy Department is one of seven health science programs housed within the university’s College of Health and Human Services. Multiple interprofessional learning events and numerous outreach services enhance the experience of students, faculty, and staff in the College and promote a culture of teamwork and advocacy for health and wellness in the Quad Cities and beyond.
St. Ambrose University and its affiliate campuses are an inclusive, Catholic and diocesan community of learners empowering all their members to act courageously, to seek wisdom through faith and reason, to work for justice and mercy, and to lead lives of service. St. Ambrose is an equal opportunity employer.
How to apply
For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Angie McCombs (563.333.6353 or [email protected]) More information about St. Ambrose University’s Occupational Therapy Department can be found on the university’s website at https://sau.edu/academic-programs/doctoral/health-sciences/otd/ Interested individuals should apply online at https://stambroseuniv.applicantlist.com by submitting a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Applications received by July 6, 2026 will be ensured for full consideration. The review of applications will begin at that time and continue until the position is filled.
