Adjunct Instructor - Occupational Therapy Assistant (Pool)

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

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program to deliver quality instruction across on-ground, online, and hybrid formats. You will work with course leads to ensure equitable student experiences and use the LMS to share materials and updates.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree with COTA certification or OTR licensure, current credentials, and clinical expertise. College teaching experience is preferred.

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.
• College level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses via on-ground, online and hybrid or web-enhanced delivery modes.
• Collaborate with course leads to ensure equitable student experiences.
• Utilize the LMS to provide course materials and updates to syllabi.
• Submit final grades and required reports by deadlines and respond to emails within 48 hours.
• Comply with College and TBR policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office skills

LMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree with COTA certification or OTR licensure

Tools

Learning Management System

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

Background Check

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.

Advertised

01 Nov 2025 Central Daylight Time

Applications close

31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time