Adjunct, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Position Summary Information

Provide instruction in selected OTA curriculum courses. Supervise students in the classroom, lab, field trips, and other hands-on experiences; develop teaching materials, activities, assignments, projects, and assessments for each course taught; prepare lesson plans and deliver instruction to students; abide by policies, standards, goals, and objectives of the College, the Division, and the Department.

1. Maintain professional standards, attitude, and performance levels to ensure effective classroom performance. This includes giving serious consideration to all forms of informal and formal performance evaluation (classroom visitation, student evaluations, annual performance reviews, etc.) and seeking methods of improvement.
2. Be prepared for each class session. All class sessions should be presented in an interesting and appropriate manner. Papers and tests should be graded and returned to students in a timely manner providing students with adequate feedback.
3. Submit accurate attendance/academic participation rosters as prescribed by the College and the Department.
4. Control classroom activities. The instructor is responsible for his/her class at all times and should remain with the class at all times (ex: library trips, field trips, etc.).
5. Be available to students for questions and assistance.
6. Be able to communicate and respond to student needs.
7. Complete review of exams and learning activities providing feedback to students in a timely manner.
8. Demonstrate ability to be current with educational practice and professional standards.
9. Prepare course syllabi prior to the beginning of the first class meeting.
10. Turn in final grades no later than the published due date at the end of the semester.
11. Utilize community resources in the classroom (ex. Field trips, guest speakers, current events, etc.). Approval should be gained from the OTA Department Chairperson.
12. Assist with the development of curricular and policy changes if requested by the Department Chairperson.
13. Demonstrate knowledge of program goals and student learning outcomes.
14. Attend all required meetings and in-service training.
15. Assist with the selection of textbooks and other course-related materials.
16. Participate in professional development activities as indicated by the College and the Department. Including and not limited to New Faculty Orientation, Classroom Management, and/or Classroom Technologies and Instructional Practices. Maintain active, professional membership in your area of expertise, if appropriate. Also maintain current knowledge of subjects taught via periodicals, journals, etc.
17. Provide an educational experience that is supportive of the college’s vision, mission, and values and that fosters discipline, and independent learning and promotes the pursuit of high standards.
18. The above responsibilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of the job position. They are not intended as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

1. Must have a minimum of an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field (awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education);
2. Must have a minimum of 2-5 years of practical experience in occupational therapy;
3. Must possess a Certified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant with licensure in NC.

1. Prior experience teaching in an academic setting, but not required.

If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education or an official transcript evaluation (required if the degree was attained outside the US) from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) recognized organization, are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the job offer.

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