Adjunct Faculty - Occupational Therapy

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy University invites qualified candidates for an adjunct professor position in the Occupational Therapy program. The role involves preparing and delivering lectures, developing course materials, assessing student performance, and providing academic support across practice settings.

The adjunct will collaborate with faculty, participate in student advising, and stay current in OT to ensure up-to-date instruction.

Qualifications

• New York State License or eligibility for NY OT license.
• Teaching at the collegiate level preferred.
• Commitment to working with a diverse population of students.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Applicants with no teaching experience should have at least two years of professional experience in the discipline.
• Area of specialty is dependent on program needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach in-person and/or online graduate classes using Blackboard and develop syllabi.
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.
• Contribute assessment data and course information as requested.
• Provide at least one hour of availability outside of the classroom.
• Deliver world-class education across field-based and classroom settings.

Skills

OT License

Collegiate Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Diversity commitment

Curriculum development

Education

ACOTE OT Program Doctoral (OTD)

OT-related Master's with initial OT cert

Job description

Job Summary:

The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy Universityinvites qualified candidates for an adjunct professor position inthe Occupational Therapy program. This position involves preparingand delivering lectures, developing course materials, assessingstudent performance, and providing academic support in areasrelated to delivery of occupational therapy services across amultitude of practice settings. The adjunct professor willcollaborate with department faculty, participate in studentadvising, and maintain expertise in the field to ensure up-to-dateinstruction.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functionsof this position. It in no way states or implies that theresponsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform inthis position. The omission of specific statements of duties doesnot exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work issimilar, related, or is an essential function of theposition.

• Prepare and teach in-person and/or online graduate classes, including: using Blackboard to build and share course materials with students, creating syllabi in line with program and universitystandards, timely submission of feedback and course grades, and meeting all academic course deadlines and policies
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence
• Contribute assessment data and course information asrequested
• Provide at least one hour of availability outside of theclassroom
• Provide world-class education that prepares students to thinkand respond critically and creatively in a rapidly changingfield-based scientific study and other classroom and fieldpractices

Required Skills & Experience:

• New York State License or eligibility for a NY License as anOccupational Therapist
• Teaching at the collegiate level preferred
• Commitment to working with a diverse population ofstudents
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communicationskills
• Compensation is based on a semester and calculated on asemi-monthly pay cycle
• Applicants with no teaching experience should have at least twoyears of professional experience within the discipline
• Area of specialty is dependent on specific program needs

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of an ACOTE accredited OT Program Doctoral Program(OTD), Master’s degree (OT) or a Master’s in a related field withinitial certification as an OT required

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New YorkCity area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate andgraduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business,Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, andSocial and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-ServingInstitution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse.As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), MercyUniversity, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in thecountry for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges andUniversities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning theirprestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latinostudents.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a nationalleader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in severaldisciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business.Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College inWestchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment tohelp a diverse student body set a course for their future. Tosupport its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number offederal grants which enable us to better develop and delivereducation to our students.

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New Yorkmetropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-timeundergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercystudents learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattanas well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and theirfamilies with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. Weoffer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuitiondiscounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission:

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students theopportunity to transform their lives through higher education byoffering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized andhigh-quality learning environments, thus preparing students toembark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout theirlives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changingworld.

Benefits Eligible:

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offerhigh-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuitiondiscounts, flexible spending, and much more.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy Universityactively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student bodythat includes members of historically underrepresented groups andstrives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campuscommunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to age, race, color, national origin,ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexualorientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight,genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure thatpersons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodationsfor the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed,please contact The Office of Human Resources at [phone],Option 6 or via email at [e-mail].

The posted salary range for this position is based on severallegitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization.Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equalwork regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected byfederal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcomingenvironment for all. Information regarding campus safety can befound here.