Can entry-level-prepared faculty teach in colleges and universities?
Entry-level-prepared occupational therapists may be able to teach at a college or institution. It depends on the institution. Someone with an entry-level doctoral degree may be hired as a faculty member and teach in a college or university. However, each institution has specific requirements for faculty members, and individuals with an entry-level degree may or may not meet these qualifications. Entry-level-prepared master’s or doctoral graduates may qualify for faculty positions in occupational therapy assistant education or occupational therapist education programs depending on other related experience, degrees, and ability to conduct research. Hiring practices vary within institutions and may include other factors, such as the educational format in which the program is offered (e.g., face-to-face instruction, independent study, distance education) and the expectations of the institution offering the degree. Persons with an entry-level doctoral degree have been hired in teaching, res
