Adjunct Instructor - Occupational Therapy Assistant (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 895,000 - 1,019,000; Part time

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach Occupational Therapy Assistant courses in a pool of qualified candidates. Instruction may be on-ground, online, hybrid, or web-enhanced, with emphasis on consistent, equitable student experiences.

Responsibilities include using the learning management system, updating syllabi, timely communication, and completing required reports and grade submissions by deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and COTA certification or registration as an OTR occupational therapist.
• Current licensure/certification.
• Evidence of clinical expertise in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses via on-ground, online and hybrid or web-enhanced delivery modes as assigned, including classroom and clinical instruction.
• Work with course leads and/or program coordinators to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences.
• Utilize the College’s learning management system to provide course materials to students.
• Submit updated department syllabus prior to the first day of class.
• Regularly check College email account and department mailbox.
• Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours, except on weekends.
• Complete all required reports, such as attendance, Early Alerts, student progress reports, grade submissions, and administer and return surveys and student outcome assessments by the deadlines.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Comply with all College and TBR policies and guidelines.

Skills

Online teaching experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in OT or related field

COTA certification or OTR registration

Active OT licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Occupational Therapy Assistant (Pool)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in an equitable environment.

Essential Job Functions/Job Duties And Responsibilities

Teach courses via on-ground, online and hybrid or web-enhanced delivery modes as assigned, including classroom and clinical instruction. Work with course leads and/or program coordinators to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences. Utilize the College’s learning management system to provide course materials to students. Submit updated department syllabus prior to the first day of class. Regularly check College email account and department mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours, except on weekends. Complete all required reports, such as attendance, Early Alerts, student progress reports, grade submissions, and administer and return surveys and student outcome assessments by the deadlines. Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar. Comply with all College and TBR policies and guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and COTA certification or registration as an OTR occupational therapist
• Current licensure/certification
• Evidence of clinical expertise in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• College level teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of and/or experience with a variety of instructional delivery modes, including synchronous and asynchronous online teaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse student, faculty and staff population.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Rate of Pay:

$650.00 - $740.00 per credit hour

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

AVAILABILITY/CLOSING DATE

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct pool positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close annually on October 31st. Interested applicants who wish to maintain an active application within the system must re-apply each year.