Adjunct Instructor, Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

George Fox; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 6,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

George Fox University in Newberg, OR, seeks adjunct instructors to teach in the OTD program for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, with potential continuation. The role involves teaching OTD courses, ensuring ACOTE capstone compliance, and collaborating with the department under the OTD Program Director.

Qualifications include a USDE‑recognized doctoral degree in OT, Oregon OT licensure, and at least three years of clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from a USDE‑recognized accredited program.
• Active OT license in Oregon.
• Minimum of three years of clinical practice experience.
• Experience as full‑time or adjunct faculty preferred.
• Experience with ACOTE accreditation and hybrid education models preferred.
• Commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with the Community Lifestyle Statement and Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ACOTE capstone requirements.
• Manage and teach OTD and capstone courses and engage in scholarship and service activities.
• Demonstrate professional skills and interactions that support the mission and vision of the OTD program and the university.
• Communicate effectively with employees, students, and the public in a spirit of teamwork, respect, and customer service.
• Act as a Christian role model for students.
• Demonstrate awareness and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, expressions of faith, and work well with a variety of people.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Active OT license (Oregon)

Adjunct teaching experience

ACOTE accreditation familiarity

Hybrid education experience

Christian testimony / faith alignment

Education

Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Program Overview

George Fox University's Doctor in Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is seeking adjunct instructor(s) to teach in the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters, with the possibility of teaching in subsequent semesters. The instructor will teach OTD courses, ensure compliance with ACOTE accreditation and capstone requirements, and collaborate with department faculty, reporting directly to the OTD Program Director.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ACOTE capstone requirements.
• Manage and teach OTD and capstone courses and engage in scholarship and service activities for the institution.
• Demonstrate professional skills and interactions that support the mission and vision of the OTD program and the university.
• Communicate effectively and courteously with employees, students, and the public in a spirit of teamwork, respect, and customer service.
• Act as a Christian role model for students through casual contact or formal supervisory roles.
• Demonstrate awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, and work well with a variety of people.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from a USDE‑recognized accredited program and active license as an occupational therapist in Oregon, with a minimum of three years of clinical practice experience.
• Prior or current experience as full‑time or adjunct faculty (preferred).
• Experience in pediatrics or adult physical dysfunction clinical practice (preferred).
• Experience with the ACOTE accreditation process and innovation with hybrid educational models (preferred).
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ and a willingness to express Christian testimony in a church; agreement to live in accordance with the Community Lifestyle Statement and the Statement of Faith.

Job Information

• Working Conditions: Physical requirements similar to teaching and clinical environments.
• Supervisor: Doctor in Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program Director.