Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor (Part-Time)

Posting number: PT Pool 2026- 2027

Department: VP Instruction & Workforce Education

Division: Dean, Health Career & Technical Education, Math & Science (RG)

Job classification: Part-time Instructor

Posting type: Open

Categories: Faculty

Summary

Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position. 

Examples of duties

Adhere to approved course syllabus.
 
Provide students with the course syllabus that informs them of course requirements including specific objectives, means of attaining those objectives and methods of evaluation by the end of the first week of classes.
 
Use teaching methods which are appropriate to reach students of varying educational experiential backgrounds and learning styles. Allow the student to continually assess his/her own progress. Allow reasonable opportunities for each student to master the objectives of the course.
 
Submit syllabi and/or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class. Post and maintain office hours as per institutional guidelines. Make provisions for students to evaluate instruction and arrange for submission of evaluation to the designated office.
 
Participate in faculty orientation sessions, professional development seminars and activities to enhance professional development. Accept the responsibility for professional awareness and growth. Acknowledge and support the community college's mission to serve the community.
 
Perform all other duties appropriate to this position as assigned or directed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

1.  Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from an accredited school. 

NOTE:  A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application.

2.  Licensed as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant from Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners and/or National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

3.  Must meet standards in accordance with The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE®)  for OTA educational program.

4.  Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in occupational therapy.

5.  Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

6.  Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

7.  Commitment to student success and program excellence.

8.  Experience teaching in the discipline.

9.  Experience/ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.

10.  Experience/ability to teach at the community college level.

Desired Qualifications:

1.  Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy. 

Special Conditions:

1. The El Paso Community College is building a pool of Applicants for part-time faculty. Faculty are hired in a part-time capacity on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the District. EPCC accepts application materials year-round from qualified applicants willing to teach on a part-time basis. Part-time faculty hiring is based on college need. We offer day, evening, and weekend classes. Classes are offered at various times and locations during the academic year. This pool will be accessed when an opening arises. Your application will remain active for approximately one (1) year from July 2026 to June 2027. After this time, you will need to re-apply if you are still interested in remaining a part of the pool.

2. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.

Supplemental information

Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline.
  
COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Tr