Adjunct Instructor- Occupational Therapy

University of Saint Mary; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas, seeks adjunct instructors to teach morning, afternoon, evening, or online classes as needed. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

Responsibilities include preparing syllabi, delivering the curriculum, evaluating students, maintaining attendance, and submitting timely grades, while fostering an inclusive learning environment and professionalism across faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or above in discipline.
• Possess a state license in the appropriate discipline.
• Candidates should have an affinity to the mission of the university.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned.
• Maintain effective and timely student assessment and feedback.
• Manage and foster an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners.
• Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy.
• Submit mid-term and final grades on time.
• Demonstrate professionalism with students, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Timely attendance at all required training, Division meetings, and university-related meetings.
• Complete all required training, including training on Engage LMS.

Skills

Syllabus development

Course design

Student assessment

Inclusive learning

Timely grading

Classroom management

Professional communication

Education

Master’s degree or higher in discipline

Tools

Engage LMS

Job description

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 90 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or on-line classes depending on instructional needs. Application materials for adjunct positions are accepted on an on-going basis.

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assignments may include morning, afternoon, evening, or on-line classes depending on instructional needs. Application materials for adjunct positions are accepted on an on-going basis.

Essential Functions

• Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned
• Maintain effective and timely student assessment and feedback
• Manage and foster an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners
• Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy
• Submit mid-term and final grades on time
• Demonstrate professionalism with students, faculty, staff, and administration
• Timely attendance at all required training, Division meetings, and university-related meetings
• Complete all required training, including training on Engage LMS

Requirements

• Master’s degree or above in discipline
• Possess a state license in the appropriate discipline
• Candidates should have an affinity to the mission of the university.

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.