Adjunct Faculty – School of Occupational Therapy

MCPHS • Manchester, NH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Occupational Therapy seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver high-quality learning experiences and education for students in the MSOT program. The selected candidate will teach on-campus laboratory courses in pediatrics and group process to graduate students. Subject matter may include occupational therapy theory, intervention, treatment planning, documentation, and professional behaviors. Instruction is delivered in person through laboratory and/or experiential learning.

In conjunction with the primary course instructor, the adjunct faculty member provides students with an approved syllabus outlining course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, School-aligned attendance policies, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines, and evaluation criteria. The role also involves creating engaging assignments that demonstrate real-world applications of course concepts and using the University’s learning management system to post course materials and communicate with students.

The faculty member advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone, email, or other University-approved mechanisms. Service responsibilities include student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor. The candidate must be able to adjust their work schedule to be on campus for two-hour laboratory sessions held at varied times between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate degree.
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional education and student success.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with a wide array of parties at all levels, including students, faculty, administration and staff, alumni, and external constituents such as healthcare industry professionals.

Nice To Haves

• A BS, MS, OTD, or PhD is preferred; OTAs are welcome to apply.
• Experience in mental health, adult physical disability, environmental modification, and/or pediatric occupational therapy practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach on-campus laboratory courses in pediatrics and group process to graduate students in the MSOT program.
• Deliver in-person laboratory and/or experiential instruction.
• In conjunction with the primary course instructor, provide an approved syllabus that includes objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate real-world applications of course concepts.
• Use the University’s learning management system to post the syllabus, assignments, and other materials and to communicate with students.
• Advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, videoconference, phone, email, and other University-approved mechanisms.
• Provide service through student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment.
• Adjust work schedule to be on campus for two-hour lab sessions held at varied times between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree