Adjunct Faculty, Occupational Therapy

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,008 - 89,739; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a faculty member to teach Occupational Therapy Assistant courses in Houston, Texas. The role requires a Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy, a current Texas license as an OT or OTA, and at least 3 years of non-teaching experience in the field. Responsibilities include creating engaging lessons, student evaluation, and maintaining professional relationships. The position offers a supportive work environment and competitive hourly pay of $55.44 per contact hour.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy required.
• Current Texas license as an OT or OTA is mandatory.
• 3 years of non-teaching work experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Teach Occupational Therapy Assistant courses at various times and locations.
• Create engaging lessons to promote student involvement.
• Evaluate and inform students of their progress.

Skills

Mastery of course content

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Collaborative and teamwork skills

Ability to work effectively with diverse groups

Interest in interdisciplinary teaching

Commitment to academic excellence

Effective strategies to engage students

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description

It is the responsibility of the teaching faculty to provide the learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of the course objectives and contribute to the educational environment of the college and the community. Primary responsibilities are to plan, develop and teach courses within the curriculum in a manner that facilitates student learning.

Essential Job Functions

1. Teaches Occupational Therapy Assistant courses at a variety of times and locations.
2. Creates engaging lessons that promote student involvement and application of the material.
3. Submits required college reports and forms in a timely manner.
4. Utilizes a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
5. Meets with and advises students either before or after class or by appointment, electronic communication, or other appropriate methods.
6. Evaluates students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress.
7. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
8. Attends meetings, trainings, and orientations as required.
9. Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mastery of course content.
• Demonstrated leadership skills; style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to appreciate alternative viewpoints; work effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Interest in interdisciplinary teaching, service learning, learning technologies, course development, and adult learning methodologies including collaborative learning, learning communities, and distance learning.
• Commitment to academic excellence, outstanding service, and a dynamic climate for lifelong learning.
• Ability to develop and implement instructional approaches such as service learning/civic engagement and learning communities, and to use technology effectively.
• Effective strategies to engage students in their learning.

Physical Abilities

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, common physical characteristics such as above‑average agility and dexterity.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment includes a PC workstation in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled classroom and/or lab environment with minimal exposure to safety hazards.
• Hours vary depending on class time; instructors are required to meet with classes at all scheduled times and be available to students outside of class instruction.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold an Associate's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy Assistant or a Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized regional or national accrediting body and have 3 years of non‑teaching work experience in the field.
• Must have a current Texas license as an OT or OTA.

Salary

$55.44 per contact hour.

Benefits

Texas community college benefits include a supportive work environment, work/life balance, tuition waiver, a tax‑deferred retirement plan, and professional development opportunities.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.