Adjunct, Occupational Therapy-Long Island

Touro University; North Great River (NY); On-site; USD 103,320 - 151,536; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Exemption

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Touro University in North Great River is seeking a Part-Time Adjunct for the Occupational Therapy Program. The successful candidate will prepare and teach courses, interact with students, and maintain course standards.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree or higher in a related field, and demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in relevant teaching platforms like Canvas and Zoom.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, OTD, Ph.D., or terminal degree related to expertise.
• Record of expertise and experience in content taught.
• Ability to utilize or learn APA style for grading.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and teach courses within area of expertise.
• Grade assignments and submit course grades on time.
• Utilize online platforms for teaching responsibilities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Expertise in occupational therapy

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Tools

Canvas

Zoom

Job description

Adjunct, Occupational Therapy-Long Island

Job Location: US-NY-Central Islip

College: TUNY - School of Health Sciences

Position Type: Part-Time

Hours per Week: 20

Overview

Part-time adjunct faculty members will teach courses in the Occupational Therapy Program on the Bay Shore campus. Applicants with expertise in all areas of occupational therapy are welcome to apply. Curriculum Vitae are retained for 1 year. Applicants whose area of expertise meets the needs of the program will be contacted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and teach courses within area of expertise as assigned for the semester hired.
• Grade assignments within the course.
• Submit course grades by the due date.
• Meet with students, as needed, related to courses taught.
• Utilize online platforms, such as Canvas, Zoom, and software to support teaching responsibilities.
• Attend meetings with supervisor as requested or as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, OTD, Ph.D., other terminal degree, and/or credentials related to the area of expertise taught.
• Record of expertise and experience in content taught.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
• Access to and ability to utilize or learn to utilize Learning Management Systems including Canvas and platforms such as Zoom.
• Ability to utilize or learn to utilize APA style for grading papers.

Maximum Salary

USD $110.00/Hr.

Minimum Salary

USD $75.00/Hr.

Benefits

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre‑tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule

EEO Statement

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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