Adjunct Instructor, Specialized Classroom Instruction, OTA Program

CHESS•Farmington, NM

1d•$33 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct faculty are temporary, part-time instructors appointed as needed on a semester-by-semester basis. The primary responsibility is effective teaching of college-level courses and/or labs in the instructor’s qualified discipline. This position primarily works on campus in Farmington, New Mexico, and reports to the Director. The instructor may teach at the main or satellite campuses and may be assigned day, evening, weekend, or online classes. Remote or hybrid work may be approved in advance for adjunct employees located in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, or Texas; remote work outside the United States is not permitted. The instructor develops and revises instructional materials, presents course material in an organized manner, evaluates student learning, maintains student records, and holds at least one office hour per week for each assigned course. The position also includes participation in Adjunct Professional Development activities and demonstrating and promoting the college’s values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The role may require serving as the primary instructor or assisting the primary instructor with labs. The successful candidate is invested in equity and inclusiveness and demonstrates experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to diverse populations. The role requires experience with traditional face-to-face courses and the ability to use Canvas and technology-enhanced curriculum. Access to home internet, a personal computer, and a telephone is required. The instructor must demonstrate the skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with an AAS or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant.
Current New Mexico Occupational Therapy license.
At least one year of experience.
Experience, knowledge, and skills in the content areas and topics being taught.
Experience with traditional face-to-face courses.
Ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) and technology-enhanced curriculum.
Access to home internet, a personal computer, and a telephone.
Skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.
Commitment to equity and inclusiveness, with experience, knowledge, and sensitivity regarding diverse populations.
Ability to value diversity and bring a multicultural perspective when working with adult and minority students.
High energy level and strong commitment to the community college philosophy and the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.

Nice To Haves

Experience with computer-assisted instruction, or willingness to learn it.

Responsibilities

Teach college-level courses and/or labs in the qualified discipline.
Develop and revise instructional materials.
Present course material in an organized manner.
Evaluate student learning.
Maintain student records.
Teach assigned day, evening, weekend, and online classes.
Teach at the main and/or satellite campuses as assigned.
Maintain at least one office hour per week per assigned course.
Participate in Adjunct Professional Development activities.
Demonstrate and promote the college values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Serve as the primary instructor or assist the primary instructor with labs, as required.