Associate Professor - Hybrid OTA Program

Bryant & Stratton College Careers•Wauwatosa, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bryant & Stratton College is hiring an Associate Professor for its Hybrid OTA Program. The instructor supports the College’s mission by facilitating active learning and assessing student achievement through instructional methods consistent with the Community of Inquiry Framework, the Seven Principles for Good Practice, and the College’s Rigor Standards Framework. The role maintains current occupational therapy knowledge and skills, supports student learning and success, and participates in program and College activities. This is a full-time faculty position requiring 32 hours per week. Hours are assigned according to course offerings and instructional responsibilities, including required student support and administrative contact hours. The hybrid arrangement requires two days on campus each week at the assigned campus in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Parma, Ohio; or Greece, New York.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized regional or national accrediting agency.
Current OT or OTA license in the state or jurisdiction in which the program is located.
Expertise in assigned teaching area(s) and knowledge of the content delivery method.
Professionalism, integrity, self-motivation, and a strong commitment to helping students improve their career prospects.
Ability to maintain contemporary skills in active learning and authentic assessment methods.
Working knowledge of computer technology and common software used for instruction and communication.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience.
Teaching experience in a remote environment.
Discipline-specific workplace experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and facilitate instruction that helps students meet course outcomes and classroom objectives.
Develop, integrate, and deliver course content, lesson plans, supplemental syllabi, and assessments that maintain appropriate course-level rigor.
Integrate instruction and assessment of the College’s four lifelong learning competencies into each course taught.
Establish and maintain a safe, supportive classroom environment consistent with College values and its commitment to personalized learning.
Orient students to and promote the safe use of occupational therapy-related equipment and supplies.
Provide scheduled Skills Assistance contact hours and actively communicate the schedule to encourage student participation.
Maintain current knowledge in the teaching discipline through professional organizations, scholarly resources, and ongoing dialogue with peer faculty.
Participate in program-specific, campus/market, and system faculty development opportunities, meetings, and in-services; document professional development in a Professional Development Plan.
Complete required beginning- and end-of-term paperwork and maintain required administrative contact hours.
Follow College policies and procedures and contribute feedback to curriculum monitoring and development.
Participate in required College functions, including graduation and special activities.
Support recruitment, retention, and graduation goals; monitor student progress and meet regularly with the Program Director to discuss performance and academic concerns.
Advise assigned students regarding OTA coursework and fieldwork education.
Provide opportunities for student and graduate feedback on curriculum, instruction, and program effectiveness.
Provide feedback on student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.