This study examined academic rewards in occupational therapy education through a survey of baccalaureate and postbaccalaureate programs. Questionnaires from 275fulltime faculty were analyzed Results are presented in two parts. PartOnedescribes faculty characteristics, and predictors of rewards and publications are identified in Part II Analysis of the sample shows that OTfaculty areyounger, hold loweracademic ranks and degrees, and are less often tenured than most faculty in higher education They also are relatively new in theirprograms, suggesting a high rate ofturnover. Publication rates varyaccording to the research orientation of institutions in which thefaculty work, a pattern that is consistent with higher education overall However, publication rates of OTfaculty are about 20% lower than those of otherfaculty. This may be an indication that Diane Parham is a doctoral candidate, Graduate School ofEducation, University of California, Los Angeles 90024.