OTA Adjunct Instructor

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 841,024 - 1,197,823; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Community College seeks an Occupational Therapy Assistant adjunct instructor to deliver course content and support students in the OTA program.

The role requires an OTA degree, current Oklahoma license, and a minimum of three years of combined OT practice and teaching. You will teach, assess, and mentor students while coordinating with the OTA Program Director and department staff.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals and attain a college education.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Moodle or other LMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support to assigned OTA course(s).
• Assist students in applying theoretical knowledge to clinical settings.
• Collaborate with OTA Program Director and faculty to coordinate course delivery.
• Maintain records and support competency-based instruction.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Flexible teaching

Organizational skills

Independent work

Student support

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Licensed OT/OTA in Oklahoma

Job description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring required degree.

In addition, Applicants are required to attach a copy of current license (OT or OTA) under “Other Documents”.

Applicants who fail to attach the required documents, as listed above, will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at [phone], Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Posting Number

Posting Number Adjunct_0401944

Classification Title

Classification Title Adjunct Professor

Working Title

Working Title OTA Adjunct Instructor

Datatel Position ID HEPR6ADJOCTA1A

Annual Hours

Annual Hours As needed or assigned.

Placement Range

Placement Range $740 per Credit Hour

Position Type

Position Type Adjunct Faculty

Job Category

General Description

The Occupational Therapy Assistant ( OTA ) adjunct instructor is responsible for providing instruction and support to assigned course(s).

What position does this position report to?

What position does this position report to? OTA Program Director/Professor

What position(s) reports to this position?

None

Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant awarded by a U.S. Department of Education ( USDE ) recognized regional or national accrediting body.

Initially certified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant ( ACOTE Standard A.2.8).

Valid (current) license to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Oklahoma ( ACOTE Standard A.2.7, 2.8)

Minimum of three (3) years of combined OT clinical practice and OTA classroom and/or clinical teaching experience that includes supervision of students.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills

Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software

Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles

Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education

Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as our Learning Management System- Moodle)

Organization and attention to detail

Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system

Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers

Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing

Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts

Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups

Ability to be available for office hours and provide means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office

Must be punctual

Must be reliable

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Light work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES : This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to administration, students, faculty, staff, administration, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.

This position requires the person to operate a computer, other office machinery, and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.

3. VISUAL ACUITY : This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS : This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, classroom and office setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Meet the Education/Experience listed above

Required Training

Work Hours

As identified for assigned classes to include morning, afternoon or evening schedules.

Additionally, required on-campus office hours must be met.

Department

Department Division of Health Prof.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 07/25/2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

HR Contact

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Have you earned a minimum of an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant awarded by a U. S. Department of Education (USDE) recognized regional or national accrediting body? (Applicants are required to attach transcript conferring required degree.)
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you an initially certified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant (ACOTE Standard A.2.8)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid (current) license to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Oklahoma (ACOTE Standard A.2.7, 2.8)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of combined OT clinical practice and OTA classroom and/or clinical teaching experience that includes supervision of students?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you attached all required documents?
  • Yes
  • No