The Occupational Therapy program at North Central College invites applications for adjunct faculty positions for 2023-24 academic year. Candidates must have a minimum of master's degree (Doctorate degree preferred) and be licensed as an occupational therapist in the state of Illinois. Courses will be taught both on ground and online. Adjuncts must be able to commit to teaching during the day in person on the campus.

Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The college is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu North Central College is an EEO Employer.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and plans, and three letters of recommendation in an electronic format at: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/academic-affairs/prospective-and-incoming-faculty. For further information, please email Dr. Michelle Sheperd, Program Director, at msheperd@noctrl.edu.

Review of applications begins immediately and will be on an ongoing continuous basis to create a substantial pool of applicants for current and future adjunct positions. Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the College are strongly encouraged to apply.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College's background screening process.

If you are hired, in accordance with College policy and the State of Illinois Executive Order 2021-20 "and subsequent continuations", we will require you to provide proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated. Those who remain unvaccinated must participate in weekly COVID-19 testing as a condition of employment.

For more information about the College's vaccine expectation along with other helpful information regarding the College's current health and safety protocols-go to

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.