Adjunct Instructor in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Indiana University Kokomo is seeking applications to build a pool of adjunct instructors for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. Ideal candidates will have experience teaching lecture and laboratory courses and be proficient with Canvas LMS to augment classroom instruction.

Preference will be given to those with relevant teaching and practice experience. Applicants must be licensed OT or OTA in Indiana, with NBCOT certification, hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited

Qualifications

• Applicants must be a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in Indiana, initially certified by NBCOT or its predecessor.
• Must hold a baccalaureate degree from a USDE-recognized regionally accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of practice experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach lectures and laboratory courses in the OTA program.
• Utilize Canvas LMS to augment classroom instruction and maintain engaging, accessible course materials.

Skills

Teaching experience

Canvas LMS

Education

Licensed OT/OTA in Indiana (NBCOT)

Baccalaureate degree from USDE-accredited institution

At least 3 years of practice experience

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Adjunct Instructor in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

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Please provide:

• A cover letter describing teaching philosophy, instructional methods, and technologies relevant to your teaching experience. Include any qualifications not evident in your resume or curriculum vitae.
• A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and industry and teaching experience.
• Transcripts
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness – Teaching Evaluations/Teaching Awards
• The names and contact information of three references

Title Adjunct Instructor in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Appointment Status

Department

Department IU Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions

Location

Location Kokomo

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program in the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions is seeking applications to build a pool of adjunct instructors for possible future part‑time course assignments. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching lecture and laboratory courses, as well as experience in utilizing the virtual environment, such as Canvas LMS , to augment classroom instruction. Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant teaching and practice experience. Application review will begin immediately and continue until all available vacancies have been filled.

One of eight campuses of Indiana University, Indiana University Kokomo, is a comprehensive non‑residential campus located 50 miles north of Indianapolis in Kokomo, Indiana, a city with a population of about 57,000. Committed to student success, the campus serves approximately 3,230 students from a 14‑county area in north‑central Indiana. IU Kokomo has around 260 full‑time faculty and staff. Associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees are offered. Additional information about Indiana University Kokomo can be accessed at http://www.iuk.edu. Accommodations are available in the hiring process for individuals with disabilities. Those needing accommodations should contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance at 765-455-9316.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer, and a provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non‑Discrimination here which includes contact information.

Applicants must be a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in the State of Indiana, initially certified by NBCOT or its predecessor, hold a baccalaureate degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE -recognized regional accredited body, and have at least 3 years of practice experience.

Possible courses could include:

• Introduction to Occupational Therapy
• Therapeutic Intervention I: Fundamentals of OT Practice
• Documentation and Professional Communication in Healthcare
• Occupational Performance of Infants and Children
• Therapeutic Intervention III : Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Physical Agent Modalities
• Occupational Performance of Older Adults
• Specialty Considerations in Practice for Occupational Therapy Assistants

Department Contact for Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Candace Kirk, Executive Assistant to the Dean, School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Indiana University Kokomo, 2300 S. Washington St., Kokomo, IN 46902. Email: [e-mail] , Phone: [phone].

For Best Consideration Date

For Best Consideration Date 02/23/2026

Expected Start Date

Expected Start Date 08/01/2026

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Application
• Evidence of Teaching Ability
• List Of References
• Transcript

Optional Documents