Adjunct Faculty, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

The Claremont Colleges Services; Athol (MA); On-site; USD 27,900 - 167,400; Part time

Job summary

The Claremont Colleges Services is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program. This part-time faculty role emphasizes innovative teaching and curriculum development.

The successful candidate will hold a Master's or doctoral degree, be registered as an occupational therapist, and have at least two years of clinical practice experience. The role offers a flexible schedule with a base salary ranging from $2,500 to $15,000 per semester.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited program.
• Registered and certified as an occupational therapist by NBCOT.
• At least two years of clinical practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-caliber learning experiences in relevant areas.
• Serve as course coordinator or contributing faculty.
• Ensure compliance with ACOTE standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Team-based approach

Writing skills

Computer literacy

Education

Master's or doctoral degree

Registered occupational therapist

Licensed in California

Job description

Job Posting Title

Adjunct Faculty, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

Job Description

KGI’s Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program emphasizes occupation-centered practice, innovation, leadership and advocacy, lifestyle medicine for whole-person care, research and evidence, and optimized service delivery throughout the curriculum. The adjunct faculty occupational therapy position may include curriculum design, teaching, research mentoring, and capstone mentoring within the OTD program. This position is an adjunct professor of practice.

Education and Experience

Master’s or doctoral degree from a United States Department of Education recognized and accredited program.
Registered and certified as an occupational therapist by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
Licensed occupational therapist in the state of California.
At least two years of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Teaching: Provide active, innovative, and high-caliber learning experiences in relevant areas of expertise. Course topics may include psychosocial, pediatrics, ethics, the history of occupation, anatomy, adult, or other programmatic needs.
• Serve as course coordinator or contributing faculty, as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with ACOTE standards through course design and assessment.
• Provide documented expertise in areas of teaching responsibility and demonstrate knowledge of the content delivery methods.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills that support the mission, vision, and values of the OTD program, SHS, and KGI.
• Support professional, inter‑professional, and clinical collaborations through developing collegial relationships within and outside the Institute.
• Demonstrate commitment to working as a team through innovative problem‑solving and flexibility.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail in course planning, implementation, and assessment.
• Proficient computer, online, and learning management system skills.
• Strong work ethic and team-based approach to working in a dynamic environment.
• Superior writing skills grounded in professional knowledge.
• Positive, welcoming personality for working with colleagues, students, community and clinical partners, and others.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Available for occasional work on evenings and weekends, as event schedules may require.

Hours, Classification, and Status

This is a part‑time, exempt, adjunct faculty position and is not eligible for benefits. Schedules will vary depending on course assignments and the needs of the department or the Institute. The base salary range for this position is $2,500 – $15,000 per semester, depending on credits per course.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy;
• Capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans;
• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time;
• Standing for extended periods of time;
• Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction;
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s) or arm(s);
• Communication skills using the spoken word;
• Ability to see within normal parameters;
• Ability to hear within normal parameters;
• Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file;
• Ability to move about;
• Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages;
• Ability to travel locally, depending on business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Keck Graduate Institute is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all terms and conditions of employment.