Associate professor Jobs in Columbus, OH

Location : Westerville, OH

Job Type : Faculty

Job Number : 00447

Division : Academic Affairs

Department : Health & Sport Sciences

Opening Date : 11 / 12 / 2025

DESCRIPTION

Otterbein University is seeking applicants for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor in Allied Health . We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and research who will contribute to the department's efforts to enhance diversity and provide an inclusive learning environment for all.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, service to the Department and the University, and advising. The teaching load is typically 21 workload units per academic year. The successful candidate will have a commitment to teaching in a comprehensive liberal arts-based institution and will assist other faculty members in the department in recruiting students to this program. They will also play a role in retaining current Allied Health students through advising and engagement activities.

COMPENSATION : For the rank of Assistant Professor - $71,500 (plus University benefits).

START DATE : August 2026

QUALIFICATIONS

A doctorate degree in Allied Health or Health Sciences or a similar field of study is required. Three to five years of teaching experience in an Allied Health related field preferred, managing and / or practicing in the Allied Health field (physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.) preferred.

DEPARTMENT : The Department consists of seven full-time faculty and several part-time faculty members. We offer majors in Allied Health, Exercise Science, Public Health Education, Sport Management, Allied Health / Pre-Athletic Training Concentration and minors in Exercise Science, Public Health Education, Nutrition and Sport Management. Visit us at to learn more about the Department of Health & Sport Sciences.

APPLICATION : To apply : submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy statement, a research statement, three (3) references. Otterbein prides itself on its inclusive experiential educational practices and on providing a transformational learning experience to all students. In a statement of about 250 words, describe how your faculty work would further these goals. Preference given to applicants who submit materials by January 5, 2026.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY : Historically progressive. That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio's largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County. Otterbein is the first university in Ohio to be selected by the American Association of Colleges and Universities to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity. To learn more about Otterbein, visit www.otterbein.edu.

WHERE : Otterbein University is located in Westerville, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus, and has received notable national designations, including two appearances on Money Magazine's Top 100 list of Americas' "Best Places to Live" and recognized as one of Forbes "America's Friendliest Towns." Westerville has a population of approximately 37,000 people and combines the beauty and convenience of a medium-sized community with the cultural, educational, and economic benefits of Columbus, the state capital, a thriving and diverse metropolitan area of 1.4 million people. Central Ohio is the fastest growing area in the state with stability provided by a diversified economy.

Otterbein University's achievement of academic excellence depends on its commitment to inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Otterbein University is an EEO Employer.

To help attract a talented team, Otterbein offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time faculty and staff.

Benefits at Otterbein include :

• Tuition benefit for employee and their dependents
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employee, dependents, or domestic partner
• Disability
• Defined contribution retirement plan
• and much more

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