Adjunct Faculty-Occ Therapy

The College of St. Scholastica; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 1,405,152 - 1,862,515; Full time

Job summary

A Minnesota-based educational institution is seeking adjunct faculty to join its Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program. Responsibilities include independent classroom teaching, supervising clinical experiences, and preparing course materials. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and experience in teaching methodologies that support various learning styles. The role involves fostering equity in educational settings, including hands-on instruction and providing timely feedback to students.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching and clinical instruction required.
• Commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach intensive courses focused on occupation-centered practice.
• Supervise clinical experiences.
• Prepare online course materials.

Skills

Teaching effectiveness

Clinical instruction

Diversity and inclusion advocacy

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field

Job description

Rate or rates of pay

$1,020 per credit for undergraduate courses; $1,112 per credit for undergraduate courses after 40 credits are taught within a five-year period; $1,352 per credit for graduate courses. Any future updates to per credit rates of pay will be reflected within the electronic contract.

Job Summary

The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, is seeking adjunct faculty to join our Master of Science Occupational Therapy Program that includes new academic curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, and community partnerships through experientials and interprofessional education. The Department is committed to hiring and retaining individuals of varying identities and experiences. Adjunct positions routinely become available in classroom teaching and clinical instruction. Classroom teaching involves 8-week intensive courses focused on occupation-centered practice across the lifespan. Clinical instruction is completed through the on-campus mCC, an interdisciplinary clinic where students receive supervised hands‑on experience working with uninsured or underinsured individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Independent teaching with various approaches to support learning styles (hands‑on instruction, modeling, lecture, small and large group discussion facilitation)
• Assist in instruction of courses
• Supervise in clinical experiences
• Teach through modeling and supportive feedback for clinical experiences
• Advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in various settings (e.g. classroom, clinic, community) and with diverse populations (students, clients, and colleagues)
• Prepare online course materials in learning management system and Google drive
• Prepare, administer, assess, and follow‑up for exams and/or assignments
• Grade assignments, activities, competencies/practicals (e.g. weekly feedback of clinic observation, reflection papers, in‑class presentations, assessment competency)
• Provide office hours for students (typical frequency is one hour per week for each course)
• Provide routine and timely feedback on student performance and professional identity