Adjunct, Occupational Therapist Assistant

Salt Lake Community College; Utah; On-site; USD 10,724 - 12,845; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Utah is seeking an Adjunct Faculty for Occupational Therapy Assistant programs. Responsibilities include preparing and teaching classes, maintaining student attendance and grades, and ensuring effective communication. Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s degree and a valid Occupational Therapy license in Utah. Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and teaching experience. Employment is on a contract basis with no guarantee of future work.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapist in Utah.
• Nationally certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapist.
• Formal teaching experience and variety of clinical experiences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Occupational Therapy Assistant classes.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records and grades.
• Respond to college communication within two business days.

Skills

Effective teaching

Communication

Knowledge of occupational therapy

Recording and managing grades

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All employees are expected to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. New employees must provide a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Job Summary

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.

Please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.

• In accordance with SLCC policy, adjunct positions are offered on a semester‑by‑semester basis with no guarantee of continued employment.
• Official transcripts are required for those who are offered employment within 30 days of hire.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities & Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Effectively prepare and teach Occupational Therapy Assistant classes as stipulated in the course syllabi.
• Maintain 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.
• Participate in trainings and other responsibilities as assigned and approved.
• Respond 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 online‑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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree
• Currently licensed as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapist in the state of Utah.
• Nationally certified as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapist.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Evidence of formal teaching experience.
• Evidence of a variety of clinical experiences.

Salt Lake Community College is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.