Adjunct Faculty - Occupational Therapy

Bay Path University; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 5,600 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Bay Path University is seeking an adjunct faculty member for the Master of Occupational Therapy program. The role involves teaching graduate courses, advising students, and collaborating with faculty to implement and review the curriculum.

Spring 2027 needs include Introduction to Occupational Therapy and related topics; occasional evenings may be required. The candidate should be a licensed or eligible OT in Massachusetts, with a master’s degree required and a doctoral degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified occupational therapist or eligible for OT license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of a master's degree; doctoral degree in OT-related field preferred.
• Evidence of scholarly work and ability to teach at graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses as assigned across lifespan.
• Advise students in academic, fieldwork, and professional issues.
• Collaborate with OT Program Director and faculty on curriculum and assessment.
• Support accreditation processes and program development; review outcomes.
• Maintain HIPAA/FERPA compliance and professional licensure as required.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Teaching

Curriculum assessment

Professional development

HIPAA/FERPA awareness

Education

Master's degree in OT or related field

Doctoral degree preferred (OT-related)

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

DescriptionThis is an adjunct faculty position in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program, with teaching responsibilities assigned based on experience and practice knowledge, and positions are available across the lifespan. The faculty member will demonstrate the ability to creatively engage students in didactic and experiential learning opportunities and collaborate with faculty members to implement, modify, and regularly review the department curriculum. Topics needing support for the Spring 2027 semester include: Introduction to Occupational Therapy, Integrated Anatomy, Research I, Level I fieldwork oversight, and Professional Reasoning and Skills.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Most courses will be at the graduate level depending upon candidate experience and departmental needs.Occasional weekends and evenings are required based on program needs.Advise students in academic, fieldwork, and professional issues.Work collaboratively with the OT Program Director and other faculty for program assessment of student learning outcomes.Participate in program and curriculum development as needed for assigned courses.Work collaboratively with the Program Director and other faculty to ensure the program meets accreditation standards.Engage in a process of formative and summative course evaluation to enhance the student learning experience.Engage in appropriate and relevant professional development.Maintain applicable professional licensure in Massachusetts.Adhere to HIPAA and FERPA privacy standards.Attend training as required.Compensation: $500 - $1,200 per credit. Adjunct faculty pay rates vary, depending on the academic discipline and the course's credit load and level.QualificationsCertified occupational therapist eligible for OT license in the state of Massachusetts. Minimum of a master degree however, an earned doctoral degree in an OT-relevant field (Education EdD, Occupational Therapy OTD, PhD, DHSc, etc.) is preferred. Evidence of engagement in scholarly work. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with faculty, students, staff, and administration. Ability to use the University's resources, notably technology, to promote effective teaching and learning. Interest, initiative, and ability to work with the Program Director, Program Coordinator, department faculty, and administrators for program development, implementation, and outcomes assessment. Working knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA privacy standards. An ability to be passionate about Bay Path University's history, mission, and hallmark strengths. Valid driver's license. Must successfully pass the online safe Driving Course and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter. Must successfully pass safe driving course within 30 days of employment. Submit to and pass criminal offender records check (C.O.R.I). Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA regulations. Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures. Has demonstrated ability to build working relationships with people having a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences different from one's own. General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.