Occupational Therapy Assistant Adjunct Faculty

Description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Adjunct Faculty will work closely with the Coordinator to teach courses in the OTA program.

Examples of Duties

Must demonstrate teaching skills by selecting and implementing instructional strategies for teaching, and assessing student achievement of the learning objectives of the program. Teaching experience OTA; Teaching faculty will:

• Meet with courses and laboratories at scheduled times.
• Instruct, advise, consult with and evaluate the performance of enrolled students.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, course reference/bibliography, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• An Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant,
• 3 years of experience as an occupational therapy assistant
• Current license in the state of Illinois.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least three 3-5 years’ experience in teaching on a college level and affiliated with an accredited OTA program. Experience with developing didactic and clinical outcomes/curricula on a program and course level. Excellent technology and classroom management skills.

STATUS/SALARY:
This is a regular adjunct faculty position with salary to be determined by the adjunct faculty union contract.
BEGINNING DATE: January 21, 2025