Occupational Therapist Assistant - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester

Structured opportunity for advancement

Support for continued professional development

14% employer contribution to STRS pension

High quality programs for work-life balance

Faculty mentoring available

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking a part-time (adjunct) faculty member for the Occupational Therapist Assistant Program, located in Dayton, OH. The role involves teaching courses face-to-face and requires a commitment to student learning through innovative strategies.

Applicants must possess at least an associate's degree and be a licensed Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant. The position offers competitive pay of $1,046 per credit hour, and a variety of benefits, including tuition waivers and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in the field required.
• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Modern educational technology skills

Education

Associate's degree in content area or related field required; Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Occupational Therapist Assistant - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location: Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number: 03479

Department: Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type: Part-Time

Status: Regular

Job Open Date: 05/18/2026

Resume Review Date: Ongoing

Closing Date: 08/31/2026

Position Summary

The Sinclair Occupational Therapist Assistant Program is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face‑to‑face for morning, afternoon, and evening courses at our downtown Dayton campus. In this program, students will have the opportunity to combine biological and behavioral sciences with technical occupational therapy assistant courses. Additionally, students will participate in extensive clinical training, allowing them to have experiences working with people of all ages and abilities.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach.

Why work for Sinclair College?

Benefits

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work‑life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aid transition from professional work to a teaching role

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in the content area or a related field is required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience in the field is required
• Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction

Official transcripts for all post‑secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402