Responsibilities
- Teaching assigned content according to designated instructional mode (on‑campus, hybrid, online) and meeting course objectives and accreditation standards.
- Uphold Occupational Therapy Ethical Standards.
- Systematically collect data on student course content mastery and provide periodic feedback.
- Adhere to SJSU policies regarding office hours, timely feedback, and accommodations for students receiving support from the SJSU Accommodations Education Center.
- Provide office hours to support student mastery of content (typical frequency one hour per week per course).
- Collect institutional data and outcome measures for program evaluation and accreditation.
- Attend Occupational Therapy Faculty meetings or read meeting minutes to stay informed of department policies.
- Provide suggestions to update course content aligned with clinical practice.
- Provide suggestions to improve teaching methods.
- Organize classes within the Canvas Learning Management System; all classes must be anchored in Canvas.
- Demonstrate awareness of and address needs of a diverse student population through inclusive materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.
- Ensure classes are offered and meet as scheduled throughout the semester or term in the assigned mode.
Required Qualifications
- Master's, ODT, or PhD degree.
- California Board of Occupational Therapy licensure required for employment.
- Knowledge of the subject matter assigned.
- Ability to teach and evaluate adult learners; evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous teaching experiences.
- Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year of teaching experience in an Occupational Therapy education program or related teaching experience.
Compensation
Salary range is determined by qualifications and experience.
- L‑A / Range 2 – $5,507 – $5,959 per month.
- L‑B / Range 3 – $6,221 – $7,481 per month.
- L‑C / Range 4 – $6,825 – $9,431 per month.
- L‑D / Range 5 – $8,593 – $10,347 per month.
Full‑time annual salary equals monthly rate × 12 with six monthly payments per semester.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
San Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion, Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and Veteran Status. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self‑disclose. All employees are mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.