ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

About the role

Edgewood University is seeking Adjunct Instructors for its Doctor of Occupational Therapy hybrid, accelerated program. We are looking for individuals with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Kinesiology and Occupational Performance
• Neurological Foundations
• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
• Neurorehabilitation
• Splinting, Orthotics, and Physical Agent Modalities
• Technology Intervention in Occupational Therapy

Responsibilities

Teaching courses as agreed upon with the OTD Program Director.

Refining and annually reviewing course syllabi, updating appropriately.

Selecting appropriate instructional methods.

Developing and updating course materials with integration of online resources.

Preparation of teaching and learning activities before the start of each semester and immersive lab experiences.

Promotion of evidence-based practice.

Evaluation of students’ assignments

Job Qualifications

Necessary Education or Work Experience

• Earned or in progress terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for teaching or Doctor of Occupational therapy degree with specialization in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities.
• Occupational therapist with an active, unrestricted license, eligible for licensure in Wisconsin.
• Adherence to the core values and ethics of the occupational therapy profession.
• Hold a minimum of 2 virtual office hours each week
• Collaboration with faculty and program leadership to ensure course objectives are met.
• Provision of timely and constructive feedback to support student development
• Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
• Familiarity with teaching, advising, and mentoring students in a hybrid learning environment.
• Participation in immersive labs on campus one-two times per semester.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a practicing occupational therapist.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Contemporary skill expertise in the areas of assigned teaching.
• Effective and professional communication written and orally, both online and in person.
• Effective interaction with people from all backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty, and staff
• Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for occupational therapy clinical education.
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting didactic and clinical education, students, and the profession of occupational therapy.

Other Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.

How to Apply

Send one PDF document which includes cover letter, resume, references and teaching philosophy with a subject line that includes the position code AOCT:

Edgewood University
Human Resources – AOCT
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer