Instructor of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program - Adjunct Pool

McHenry County College; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 1,556,095 - 1,731,932; Part time

Job summary

McHenry County College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to support the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program in Crystal Lake, IL. This position delivers courses as assigned, participates in program accreditation activities, and collaborates with colleagues to advance student learning.

The role requires flexible availability for daytime, evening, and weekend classes, plus opportunities to meet students outside class via email or appointments.

Qualifications

• Course specific minimum qualifications approved annually by MCC's Board of Trustees.
• Demonstrated teaching experience is preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of the community college and to teaching diverse students.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned by the College.
• Available to teach daytime, evening, and weekend classes as needed.
• Be available for student conferences via email or appointments.
• Participate in documenting program accreditation standards.
• Collaborate within the department, division, and College to achieve educational excellence.
• Assess student learning and participate in OTA program assessment.
• Maintain and submit accurate attendance and course data.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal

Problem-solving

Job description

Instructor of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program - Adjunct Pool

McHenry County College

Salary: $1,129.57 - $1,257.21 Annually

Location: McHenry County College - 8900 Northwest Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL

Job Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Number: 202600083

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Math, Science, and Health Services

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: AFA

Target Hire Rate: $1,129.57 - $1,257.21 Per Contact Hour (Rate Per Semester)

Pay Grade: ADJ

Workweek: Schedule dependent upon assigned classes. Salaries are dependent upon education and semesters taught at MCC per the MCC Adjunct Faculty Agreement FY24-FY25 through FY26-FY27.

For inquiries regarding minimum qualifications, email [e-mail]

Position Summary

MCC instructors are higher education professionals who champion student learning. They engage and inspire students, applying innovative teaching and learning pedagogies to reach a variety of learners. They assess student learning to ensure student success, staying abreast of current and emerging trends in the discipline. Our instructors collaborate within the College as discipline experts, helping the College to reach its strategic goals through active participation in college committees and by promoting the College to future students throughout our community.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned by the College
• Available to teach daytime, evening, and weekend classes, as needed
• Available for student conferences either before or after class, and by College email or special appointment if necessary
• Participate with producing documentation relating to program accreditation standards to achieve and maintain accreditation
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence
• Assess student learning and participate in assessment of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• Maintain and submit accurate attendance records, along with course related data
• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence

Required Qualifications

• Course specific minimum qualifications are approved annually by the Board of Trustees and are available in all Academic Division Offices.
• Demonstrated teaching experience is preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail].