Adjunct Faculty, Occupational Therapy Assistant

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Austin Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester.  We embrace our identity as a community college, as reflected in our mission statement.  We promote student success and community development by providing affordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes, to higher education and workforce training, including appropriate applied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching

• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities

• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for populations including; first generation college students, low-income students, and students from underserved communities.

• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduate outcomes

• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others

• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Description Summary:

Responsible to prepare and deliver occupational therapy assistant coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to success equity, respect for diversity, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures as well as ACOTE standards.

Job Description:

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Occupational Therapy Assistant to a diverse student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field through a variety of professional development activities and by maintaining licensure.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice president, vice president, executive vice president.

Additional Duties

• Participate in data gathering and reporting of outcomes for ACOTE and SACSCOC requirements.
• Participate in departmental outreach and marketing events representing the program and profession.
• Participate in quarterly departmental meetings for collaborative efforts with colleagues on development of program policy, curriculum design, and evidence based teaching methodology.
• Assist in development of external partnerships with community providers for possible fieldwork experiences and/or experiential learning opportunities.

Technology

• Demonstrate proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom. Demonstrate proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)

Principal Professional Standards

• Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
• Maintain regular office hours to assist students and improve student retention and success.
• Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
• Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.
• Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum design projects.
• Participate in data gathering of outcomes for reporting to accreditation body.
• Adhere to accreditation standards.
• Respond to commun