Adjunct, Occupational Therapist Assistant

Salt Lake Community College (UT); Murray (UT); On-site; USD 1,237,000 - 1,672,000; Part time

Job summary

Salt Lake Community College (UT) invites applications for an adjunct faculty member to teach introductory Occupational Therapy Assistant courses. Courses may be in-person, online, or via Concurrent Enrollment at partnering high schools.

This is a pooled, semester-by-semester adjunct position with no guaranteed continued employment. Qualified candidates will hold an OTA/OT license in Utah, be nationally certified, and have teaching experience or clinical exposure.

Qualifications

• Prepare and teach OTA classes per syllabi.
• Maintain attendance records, grades, and LMS documentation.
• Demonstrate depth of knowledge in occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

• Effectively prepare and teach Occupational Therapy Assistant classes as stipulated in the course syllabi.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records and grades.
• Respond to department/college communications within two business days.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in OTA/OT

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Utah professional license (OTA/OT)

National certification (OTA/OT)

Job description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) programs at SLCC offer introductory courses into the fields of Occupational and Physical therapy. We are looking for a faculty to teach these intro courses. Classes may be taught in person, online, or through Concurrent Enrollment off site at partnering High Schools.

This is a pooled position. The department reviews applications as positions become available. This position is paid at $1,056 per instructional unit.

1) In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester-by-semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.

2) Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire.

• Effectively prepare and teach Occupational Therapy Assistant classes as stipulated in the course syllabi.
• Maintains accurate and complete student attendance records, grades, and other classroom documentation as applicable. Grades must be maintained on the College’s learning management system.
• Demonstrate a depth of knowledge and understanding in the field of occupational therapy.
• Participates in trainings and other responsibilities as assigned and approved.
• Responds to department and college communication within two business days.
• Accept other duties as assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

All Faculty will maintain an on-site campus presence to encourage in-person relationships and create engaging, meaningful, and impactful learning experiences unless approved for on-line only courses.

You are employed as an Adjunct Faculty member/ Instructor on a contract-to-contract basis, with no future expectation or obligation for employment.

Your employment may be terminated At Will at any time.

You are required to maintain professional boundaries with all SLCC students.

• a. Associates degree,
• b. Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapist in the state of Utah.
• c. Nationally certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapist.
• a. Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• b. Evidence of formal teaching experience.
• c. Evidence of a variety of clinical experiences.