Occupational Therapy Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District invites qualified applicants for a part-time adjunct faculty position. The adjunct faculty member will teach assigned OTA courses under the supervision of the area dean, support student learning outcomes, and participate in curriculum development and governance.

The role requires maintaining current professional knowledge, engaging in development activities, and contributing to articulation and program review.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in a related field.
• Six years of professional experience in related field for alternate qualification path.
• Professional experience must relate to the teaching assignment.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned classes under area dean supervision.
• Assist with curriculum development and articulation.
• Participate in faculty governance and committees.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Engage in professional development and use current technology.

Skills

Equity-minded focus

Diversity awareness

Experience in teaching related to OTA

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree

Job description

Position Summary

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualifiedcandidates for this part-time, temporary (Adjunct) facultyposition. Applications will be reviewed when posting closes.

The adjunct faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member.

Position Salary Information

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupation al experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 1). For more information on the step placement process, please click here .

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• OTA 131 - Occupational Therapy Theory and Process in Psychosocial Dysfunction

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the specific campus:

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

1. Any bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience; OR any associate degree AND six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Hold a valid license to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in the State of California, and have been initially certified nationally by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy or its preceding certifying bodies.
3. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusiveeducational and employment environment.