Adjunct Instructor - Occupational Therapy

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,778 - 60,822; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide array of employee benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an adjunct instructor for VCU to lead an interactive course on adult occupational performance. The role involves delivering lectures, guiding lab sessions, and grading students while requiring a Bachelor's degree in a related field and licensure as an occupational therapist.

Preferred candidates will have a Master's degree or higher and experience in adult rehabilitation settings. The position offers a salary starting from $5,000 based on experience, fostering a collaborative and respectful teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in Virginia.
• Experience in teaching and evaluating in adult rehabilitation settings.
• Commitment to creating a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver course lecture and lab content in person.
• Utilize Canvas for course management and grading.
• Cover topics including neurological conditions and adult rehabilitation.

Skills

Occupational therapy evaluation and intervention

Communication skills

Collaborative teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in a closely related field

Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) or higher

Job description

Advertising Summary

We are seeking an adjunct instructor interested in supporting an interactive and experiential course covering the topic of adult occupational performance. OCCT 713 is a 4‑credit (2 lecture hour; 4 lab hours) course during the Fall 2026 semester that extends adult evaluation and intervention fundamentals learned in their first year to develop a deeper understanding and synthesis of assessment and practice methods used to support adult occupational performance. The course coversevaluation and intervention content underlying and applicable to all areas of adult occupational performance. It includes specific assessments and practical information on understanding clients with a variety of conditions and therapist skills.

Unit

College of Health Professions MBU

Department

Occupational Therapy

Department Summary

Welcome to the VCU Department of Occupational Therapy. Our profession is a field that focuses on individuals and populations in the context of what they do, and the environment in which they wish to do it. We invite applicants with a passion for working with people to build or rebuild the fabric of their lives. If you seek to teach in an environment that combines excellence in classroom, community, and scholarly research, the Department of OT at VCU is the right choice.

Duties & Responsibilities

This is a fully immersive in‑person course taught in our College of Health Professions building, with course content being delivered weekly (full day with lecture hours followed by four lab hours). This course is prepared and led by a faculty member in the Department of Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities include collaboration of and presentation of course lecture and lab content, use of Canvas as the course learning management system, and grading of all content.

We are seeking clinical experts who practice within and across the adult continuum of care. Modules will cover neurological conditions, cardiopulmonary, the older adult, and neurodegenerative diseases. This position could be extended into the spring semester when our Adults I course is taught.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a closely related field is required.
• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as an occupational therapist in Virginia.
• Practice and teaching experience in occupational therapy evaluation and intervention in adult rehabilitation settings.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a supportive student learning environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as an adjunct faculty member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) or PhD in a related field.

Salary Range

$5,000+ (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status

Exempt

Rank

Instructor

Contact Information

Contact Name: Carole Ivey, PhD
Contact Email: [e-mail]