Adjunct Faculty – Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, evidence-informed instruction in human movement, functional anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, and movement analysis through hybrid learning formats (synchronous, asynchronous, and on-site laboratory instruction).
• Facilitate student learning related to body alignment, joint structure, muscle action, movement dysfunction, professional reasoning, diagnostic imaging, and the relationship between movement and occupational performance across clinical conditions and practice settings.
• Design and facilitate lab experiences that promote professional reasoning, hands-on skills, and application to occupational therapy practice.
• Evaluate student learning outcomes using diverse assessment methods and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with program faculty to ensure course content alignment with the OTD curriculum and ACOTE standards.
• Support professional behaviors, ethical reasoning, and interprofessional collaboration among OTD students.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training, and ongoing program improvement as appropriate for adjunct faculty.

Requirements

• Earned Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience with expertise in orthopedics, physical rehabilitation, movement analysis, anatomy, kinesiology, or related occupational therapy practice areas.
• Strong communication, organization, and technology skills for hybrid instruction.

Qualifications

• Current licensure (or eligibility) as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Tennessee.
• Preferred: Experience teaching at the graduate level or mentoring OT students.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Canvas LMS or similar online platforms.