Adjunct Faculty – Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program

St. Bonaventure University (NY); Town of Allegany (NY); On-site; USD 4,800 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free access to campus fitness center

Golf course membership discount

Other National and Local discounts

Job summary

St. Bonaventure University invites applications for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program.

The ideal candidate brings clinical expertise and a passion for educating the next generation of OT professionals, teaching up to 6 credits per semester in lecture, lab, or seminar formats. Responsibilities include developing syllabi and assessments, maintaining student records, providing feedback, and collaborating with full-time faculty to advance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current NBCOT certification and licensure (or eligibility) as an occupational therapist in New York.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the graduate level (in-person, hybrid, or online formats).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in the MSOT curriculum up to 6 credit hours per semester.
• Deliver engaging, evidence-based instruction following ACOTE standards.
• Prepare course materials, syllabi, assignments, and assessments.
• Maintain student records and provide timely feedback on performance.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment and collaborate with full-time faculty.
• Stay current in occupational therapy and reflect contemporary practice in teaching.
• Comply with institutional policies, procedures, and timelines.

Skills

Graduate teaching experience

Communication

Course development

Organization

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification

New York licensure eligible

Job description

The Department of Occupational Therapy at St. Bonaventure University is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to teach in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program. The ideal candidate will bring clinical expertise and a passion for educating the next generation of occupational therapy professionals. This position involves teaching up to 6 credits per semester, which may include lecture, lab, or seminar courses depending on departmental needs and faculty expertise.

• Teach graduate-level courses in the MSOT curriculum in accordance with ACOTE accreditation standards, up to 6 credit hours per semester.
• Deliver engaging and evidence-based instruction following program standards and ACOTE accreditation requirements.
• Prepare course materials, including syllabi, assignments, assessments, and instructional content.
• Maintain student records and provide timely, constructive feedback on performance.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body.
• Collaborate with full-time faculty and contribute to program-level meetings or initiatives as appropriate.
• Stay current in the field of occupational therapy and reflect contemporary practice in teaching.
• Comply with all institutional policies, procedures, and timelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• Current and active NBCOT certification and licensure (or eligibility) as an occupational therapist in New York.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.
• Demonstrated ability to teach at the graduate level (in-person, hybrid, or online formats).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD, PhD, EdD).
• Experience teaching in an academic setting.
• Expertise in hand therapy, adult rehabilitation, prosthetics/orthotics
• Familiarity with instructional technology and online learning platforms.

St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate studentsand more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.

Other Perks

• Free access to campus fitness center
• Golf course membership discount
• Other National and Local discounts available