Part-Time Faculty MOT

At Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU), our unwavering mission is driven by our evidence-based and learning-centric principles. Through this inclusive and collaborative approach, we educate current and future healthcare professionals who will deliver transformative care to our patients, communities, and the world. As an employer of choice, we are devoted to providing a safe and healthy workplace while keeping staff well-being and satisfaction top of mind.

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Your Role With Us: 

The advancement and delivery of top-notch, effective healthcare education is at the heart of what we do! Your commitment to improving patient outcomes through therapeutic practices will be vital in educating our students to promote the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

What We Offer:

RMU offers a competitive benefits package that prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.

• Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement plans with employer contributions
• Financial wellness program
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
• An onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
• Education assistance program

Core Functions: 

• Maintain communication with administration, faculty, students, and the community regarding developing and implementing university program policies.
• Participate in regularly scheduled MOT program meetings and other University events.
• Responsible for the MOT program’s curriculum design, student instruction, evaluation and progression, clinical education, student admissions, and advisement.
• Preparation of class materials and teaching of classes as scheduled.
• Initiate, adopt, evaluate, and uphold the University and MOT program’s mission, goals, and assessment of program outcomes.
• Advancement of the academic activities and policies of the MOT program and university on the opportunity for students and peers to evaluate teaching effectiveness.
• Evaluation and recommendation of faculty for promotion.
• Serve on MOT program and University committees appropriate to their rank and experience.   
• Provision of time for academic advisement and guidance of students.
• Participate in professional and community activities to bring education, service, and research together to improve healthcare delivery.
• Accept opportunities for membership on standing and ad-hoc committees of the MOT program and UniversitUniversityed or appointed.

Background/Expertise: 

• Master’s Degree (doctDegreeegree prefeDegreeMinimum of 3 years of clinical teaching and clinical coordination experience (preferred).      
• Ability to meet faculty requirements as stated in the current Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education Standards.   
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues that affect contemporary occupational therapy education, students, and the profession of occupational therapy.          
• Current knowledge and skill in evidence-based practice and teaching skills.
• Knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles with hybrid (online & face to face) instructional delivery.
• Active in clinical practice (preferred).       
• Active in local, state, and national professional activities (preferred).       
• Prior teaching experiences in an occupational therapy academic program and administrative experience in educational governance and clinical practice (preferred).
• Design and conduct independent and collaborative research (preferred).        
• Able to work with students, faculty/staff with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Ability to participate in all aspects of peer review and shared governance.      
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and advisory skills (preferred).          
• Ability to initiate, administer, assess, and document areas related to occupational therapy education programs (preferred).      
• Ability to work independently and coordinate with colleagues and peers (preferred).          
• Ability to travel to campus a minimum of one week per semester (3-4 times per year).

RMU is an equal opportunity employer. All