Adjunct Faculty-OTA Program Instructor

Black Hawk College; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 1,018,000 - 1,188,000; Part time

Job summary

Black Hawk College seeks a part-time adjunct OTA Program Instructor in Illinois. The role involves preparing syllabi, delivering lectures and discussions, and creating engaging activities to enhance the educational experience. The instructor will develop methods to evaluate students and maintain instructional materials.

Requires an OTA AAS or a Master/Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. Teaching experience is preferred, with demonstrated English proficiency for classroom instruction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant required or higher degree in Occupational Therapist.
• Prior teaching experience preferred; strong classroom communication skills expected.
• Must possess demonstrated oral English proficiency for classroom instruction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabi and develop lectures, discussions, and presentations to enhance students' learning.
• Develop and implement evaluation methods to assess student performance.
• Develop and maintain equipment and instructional materials essential to classroom material.

Skills

Oral English Proficiency

Teaching experience

Education

Associate degree in OTA

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Black Hawk College seeks a part-time adjunct OTA Program Instructor.

Faculty member is expected to encourage learning by preparing appropriate syllabi; by developing lectures, discussions, and other presentations or activities to enhance the students' educational experience; develops and executes appropriate methods of evaluating students’ performance; develops, secures, and maintains the equipment and other instructional materials essential to the presentation of the classroom material.

Associates in Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant or Masters/Doctorate degree as a Occupational Therapist. Prior teaching experience preferred. Must possess demonstrated oral English Proficiency for classroom instruction.

Any instructor hired at Black Hawk College will be required to submit official transcripts at his/her own expense. Transcripts, once submitted, become property of Black Hawk College.

Pay is commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum starting pay for adjunct faculty (as of Fall 2026):

• Less Than a Master's Degree = $739.16 per equated hour
• Master's Degree = $862.35 per equated hour
• Doctorate = $923.95 per equated hour

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.

Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.