Adjunct Faculty, Occupational Therapy in Mental Health

About the role

The role of Adjunct Hybrid Faculty at South University involves teaching one or two courses per term in a hybrid delivery model that combines on-ground and online learning. This position does not offer opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate meaningful learning of course competencies aligned with South University's curriculum and hybrid delivery methods.
• Design class instruction by developing student learning outcomes and instructional plans to meet course competencies and accreditation standards, creating activities that support learning outcomes and promote critical thinking.
• Deliver learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and encouraging student involvement; plan and prepare for classes and ensure student success.
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in teaching style, exhibiting a passion for teaching, facilitating student interaction, and engaging students in the learning process.
• Evaluate student performance based on established performance criteria in course syllabi and grading rubrics.
• Oversee a teaching/lab assistant, as appropriate, providing orientation to roles and responsibilities, reviewing syllabi, identifying necessary materials/equipment, reviewing safety procedures, facilitating student activities, responding to questions, reinforcing course concepts, and assisting in lab cleanup.
• Attend faculty meetings, as needed and able.
• Maintain standards of the profession, including rules and regulations of licensing and certification, and pursue professional development related to professional practice and education.

Requirements

• For Occupational Therapy (OTR): A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and a Master's degree or doctoral degree in another field from an accredited institution, required; Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy with teaching experience or a Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy preferred.
• For Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA): An Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited institution, required; an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Zero to two years of experience in instruction or a formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution.
• Experience with hybrid course instruction and delivery preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an occupational therapist or certified occupational therapy assistant, required.
• Eligible for licensure, currently licensed or otherwise credentialed according to regulations in the state or jurisdiction in which the program is located.
• Membership in a professional association tied to area of instruction (preferred).
• Current knowledge in area of practice, ethical standards, and standards of practice, required.
• Eligible for a driver’s license or currently holds a valid driver’s license in the state in which the program is located, required.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrates outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrates time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Demonstrates effective computer skills (e.g., software, analytical, report writing).
• Demonstrates clinical competency and compliance with professional standards of practice.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
• Able to develop a professional rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Able to develop and complete projects without continuous direct supervision.
• Able to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.
• Able to perform responsibilities within legal and ethical boundaries.
• Able to lift 20 pounds when performing job responsibilities.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time (e.g., one hour or more) when teaching, facilitating labs or on field trips.
• Able to demonstrate techniques specific to the practice of occupational therapy.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent from an accredited institution, required.
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent from an accredited institution, preferred.
• Two years of experience as an occupational therapist or certified occupational therapy assistant, required.
• Eligible for licensure, currently licensed or otherwise credentialed according to regulations in the state or jurisdiction in which the program is located.
• Membership in a professional association tied to area of instruction (preferred).
• Current knowledge in area of practice, ethical standards, and standards of practice, required.
• Eligible for a driver’s license or currently holds a valid driver’s license in the state in which the program is located, required.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrates outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrates time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Demonstrates effective computer skills (e.g., software, analytical, report writing).
• Demonstrates clinical competency and compliance with professional standards of practice.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
• Able to develop a professional rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Able to develop and complete projects without continuous direct supervision.
• Able to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.
• Able to perform responsibilities within legal and ethical boundaries.
• Able to lift 20 pounds when performing job responsibilities.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time (e.g., one hour or more) when teaching, facilitating labs or on field trips.
• Able to demonstrate techniques specific to the practice of occupational therapy.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Effective computer skills (e.g., software, analytical, report writing).
• Strong clinical competency and compliance with professional standards of practice.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and complete projects without continuous direct supervision.
• Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrate fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and show compassion without being ineffectual.
• Ability to perform responsibilities within legal and ethical boundaries.
• Ability to lift 20 pounds when performing job responsibilities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (e.g., one hour or more) when teaching, facilitating labs or on field trips.
• Ability to demonstrate techniques specific to the practice of occupational therapy.

Benefits

South University offers benefits that include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Details are available upon request.

Pay

Compensation for Adjunct Hybrid Faculty positions is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Specific details are available upon request.

Schedule

Adjunct Hybrid Faculty members teach one or two courses per term in a hybrid delivery model that combines on-ground and online learning. Specific schedules are determined by the academic department and may vary.