Tenure Track Faculty, Occupational Therapy Assisting

Cuyahoga Community College; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College invites applications for a Tenure Track Faculty position in Occupational Therapy Assisting. This role involves teaching a full range of lecture and laboratory courses, supervising students in classroom, lab, and clinical settings, and contributing to curriculum development.

Based at the Metropolitan Campus with standard college hours, the successful candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree, OH OT/OTA license, 3+ years of clinical experience, and teaching experience;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree; OH licensure as Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant; minimum 3 years of full-time clinical experience; teaching experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard software tools.
• Strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to address diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full range of lecture and laboratory OT courses.
• Provide student supervision, oversight, and instruction in classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Prepare syllabi, materials, and assignments; evaluate student work and maintain records.
• Maintain regular office hours and advise students on curricula and career options.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and participate in committees and campus events.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical experience

Curriculum design

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Diversity sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Tenure Track Faculty, Occupational Therapy Assisting

Tenure Track Faculty, Occupational Therapy Assisting

Department: Occupational Therapy Assisting

Location: College-Wide (based at Metropolitan Campus)

Reports To: Assoc Dean, Health Professions

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7428

Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pm; Classes as Scheduled with Required Office Hours

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

Teaches a full range of lecture and laboratory credit courses in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology curriculum. This may include general OT courses (OT Principles, Task Analysis, OT Issues) and fundamentals and techniques courses in the areas of developmental disabilities, psychosocial dysfunction, and/or physical dysfunction, commensurate with experience. Provides student supervision, oversight, and instruction in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings.

• Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
• Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
• Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
• As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
• Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
• Compiles, administers and grades examinations
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
• Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues
• May participate in campus and community events
• May be assigned to teach courses on campus or at partner high schools, conduct adjunct instructor observations, and contribute to program development

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Current Ohio licensed Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Minimum 3 years of documented full-time clinical experience
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
• Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Current Ohio licensed Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Minimum 3 years of documented full-time clinical experience
• Community college teaching experience

This is a full-time tenure track faculty opportunity. The selected faculty member hired for this position could teach at any one of the College’s campuses or sites.

Review of applications will begin on October 26, 2026.

Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Total Compensation & Benefits:

Target Hiring Rate/Salary: $58,165 with B.A. plus 30 semester hours (45 quarter credits) or M.A. degree; Education less than or more than stated will affect minimum salary. This salary reflects a nine (9) month contract period. Faculty can work during summer sessions to earn additional wages.

This offer includes a comprehensive and flexible benefits package comprised of paid time off, affordable medical/dental/vision plan coverage, disability benefits, life/accidental/critical illness insurance, State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options. Coverage for dependents, spouses and domestic partners is also available.

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.