Occupational Therapy, Adjunct Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Adjunct Faculty for Occupational Therapy at Florida Gulf Coast University. This role involves teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels in an ACOTE-accredited program, along with responsibilities in grading and student support.

Applicants must hold a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or a closely related field, and must be a licensed occupational therapist in Florida. The position emphasizes commitment to effective and innovative teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy (OTD/PhD) or related field from an accredited institution.
• Licensed occupational therapist in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Teach in an accredited Master of Occupational Therapy program.
• Perform grading and testing.

Skills

Knowledge of occupational therapy content expertise

Customer service skills

Ability to foster working relationships

Education

Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or related field

Academic doctorate or board certification

Job description

Occupational Therapy, Adjunct Faculty

Job Summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All Faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; and provide service to the College, University and Community.

Assignments will include teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels, as applicable. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off‑campus sites within our region. Additional duties may be assigned by supervisor.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to

• Teach in ACOTE‑accredited Master of Occupational Therapy program, which may include classroom and lab instruction in traditional, in‑person format.
• Perform grading and testing.

Other Duties

• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy (OTD/PhD) or related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
• Licensed occupational therapist in the State of Florida.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation, board certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of occupational therapy content expertise.
• Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
• Possess the knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
• Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
• Present a professional image in word, action and attire.
• Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicate and collaborate with others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.