Adjunct Faculty, M.S. in Occupational Therapy - Hickory

Meyer Entsorgung; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the School of Occupational Therapy at Lenoir-Rhyne University's Hickory N.C. campus. The role involves contributing to student instruction and evaluation, participating as course coordinator, lecturer, or laboratory instructor.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited OT program and have at least two years of relevant clinical experience in gerontology. A valid OT license in North Carolina is also required. The position emphasizes integrity and maintains a respectful and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required from an accredited OT program.
• Minimum two years of relevant clinical practice experience in gerontology required.
• Valid OT license in North Carolina or eligibility to obtain licensure required.
• Preferred prior teaching experience or strong desire to educate future OT professionals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to student instruction and evaluation as course coordinator, lecturer, or laboratory instructor.
• Participate in providing remedial instruction as assigned by the Program Director.

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited OT program

Job description

Location

Hickory, North Carolina

Type of Appointment

• Faculty: Adjunct Faculty

Position Location

• School of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Hickory N.C. campus, in-person

Reporting

• The Lenoir-Rhyne University OT Program Faculty reports to the OT Program Director.

Essential Faculty Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to student instruction and evaluation as course coordinator, lecturer, laboratory instructor, and/or small group discussion facilitator in areas appropriate to clinical experience and educational preparation, including actively taking part in assuring the availability of remedial instruction as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications

1. Required master’s degree at a minimum; a master’s degree earned from an accredited OT program is required.
2. Required minimum of two years of relevant experience or clinical practice experience in area of gerontology.
3. Required to have a valid OT license in the State of North Carolina or eligibility to obtain such licensure.
4. Preferred prior teaching experience or strong desire to educate future OT professionals.

Behavioral Expectations

• Maintain high integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Maintain and contribute to a professional, respectful, courteous, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
• Treat other individuals with dignity, respect, and kindness.
• Adhere to all university policies, procedures, standards, values, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

Lenoir-Rhyne University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including sex stereotypes and sex characteristics), ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.