Occupational Therapy Assistant Adjunct Faculty

Title: Occupational Therapy Assistant Adjunct Faculty

Salary Range: $27.00 - $32.00 per contact hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: to be determined

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Jefferson Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Jefferson Community College

Department: Allied Health

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) adjunct instructor is responsible for providing quality instruction and support to assigned course(s) using Blackboard learning management system.

Job Duties:

Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software. Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles. Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education. Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus. Organization and attention to detail. Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system. Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers. Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing. Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts. Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups. Ability to be available for office hours and provide means of communication with the OTA faculty/ department. Must be punctual. Must be reliable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education (USDE) recognized regional or national accrediting body. (ACOTE Standard A.1.4) The bachelor's degree is not limited to a bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. Initially certified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant (ACOTE Standard A.2.7). Valid (current) license to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Kentucky (ACOTE Standard A.2.6) Two years of combined OT clinical practice and OTA classroom and/or clinical teaching experience that includes supervision of students. Applicants are required to attach a copy of their current license (OT or OTA). 

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Skills Requested:

This position requires the ability to work in a culturally diverse environment, which consists of frequent contact with a diverse constituency of students, faculty, staff, and the public. Candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to working with underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, or administration are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates who have experience with intersectional, inclusive instruction and with a demonstrated ability to incorporate diverse perspectives into teaching and student engagement are encouraged to identify those experiences in the application materials. Jefferson Community and Technical College is working to build a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working.