Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor

El Paso Community College; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Community College is seeking a tenure‑track Occupational Therapy Assistant faculty member to deliver on‑campus instruction aligned with the college’s mission. You will develop curricula, submit syllabi by week 1, advise students, and participate in committees while advancing student success and program excellence.

You will teach across disciplines, collaborate with colleagues, utilize technology in the classroom, and may teach at multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in occupational therapy.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience teaching in the discipline.
• Experience/ability to teach at the community college level.
• Experience/ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
• Commitment to student success and program excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College.
• Adhere to approved course syllabi and inform students of course requirements by the end of the first week of classes.
• Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials; submit syllabi by the end of the first week of class.
• Post and maintain office hours; serve as academic advisor and provide leadership in student activities.
• Participate in divisional and departmental responsibilities; participate on committees; work with faculty to accomplish goals of the discipline, division, and College.
• Assist in evaluation and selection of faculty and program staff; contribute to governance; participate in faculty orientation and development.
• Assist in planning and implementation of ongoing activities such as registration, class scheduling, recruitment, accreditation preparation, budgets, and related instructional matters.
• Based on college needs, you may teach at multiple campuses; tenure track position with potential Lecturer options.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Teaching experience

Technology integration

Commitment to student success

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in health-related field

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job description

Responsible for providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the College. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.

Adhere to approved course syllabi. Provide students with the course syllabus that informs them of course requirements including specific objectives, means of attaining those objectives, and methods of evaluation by the end of the first week of classes.

Use teaching methods which are appropriate to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles. Allow the student to continually assess his/her own progress. Allow reasonable opportunity for each student to master the objectives of the course.

Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials. Submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class. Assist in the selection of textbooks and other instructional materials. Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.

Post and maintain office hours as per institutional guidelines. Serve as academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities. Make provisions for students to evaluate instruction and arrange for submission of evaluation to the designated office.

Participate in all areas of divisional and departmental responsibility such as proposing programs, projects and exhibiting leadership in their implementation. Participate on committees. Work with other faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College. Attend all scheduled discipline and division activities held during the academic year unless they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.

Assist in the evaluation and selection of faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff. Contribute to the governance of the College through active service on committees. Participate in faculty orientation sessions, professional development seminars and activities to enhance professional development. Accept the responsibility for professional awareness and growth.

Acknowledge and support the community college's mission to serve the community.

Perform all other duties appropriate to this position as assigned or directed.

Assist in the planning and implementation of on-going activities crucial to the discipline or program, such as registration, building and managing the class schedule, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, budgets, and other related instructional matters.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum of an Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant with a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a health-related field, or Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Assistant degree.
• Must possess certification from National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), and a state of Texas license from Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE).
• Must be a graduate of an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Must possess a current licensure or certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), or Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR) in Texas.
• Must meet standards in accordance with The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) for OTA educational program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in occupational therapy.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to student success and program excellence.
• Experience teaching in the discipline.
• Experience/ability to teach at the community college level.
• Experience/ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior three (3) years of teaching experience in higher education or a related setting preferred.

Special Conditions:

• This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.
• ANTICIPATED FACULTY OPENING.
• Tenure track position; annual academic year employment contract leading toward tenure consideration during fifth year of employment.
• Based on the needs of the college, you may be required to teach at multiple campuses within any given semester.
• The hiring committee for this faculty posting will have the option to offer this Tenure Track position(s) as a Lecturer position(s), if deemed appropriate.
• If a vacancy for a full-time Lecturer position becomes available during the evaluation/hiring process, an additional Lecturer position(s) may be offered from the applicant pool from this posting.

Out-of-town candidates invited for an on-campus interview will be reimbursed for one-half of the transportation cost for travel performed within the United States. The College will arrange and pay for up to two nights lodging.

In accordance with federal law and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate must furnish documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before being employed.

The El Paso Community College County District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability and veteran status.