Faculty-Adjunct-Occupational Therapy

Johnson and Wales University • Providence, RI

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About The Position

Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments that support student learning. Delivers relevant course content on campus or online, as assigned. Maintains that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in occupational therapy or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution, or other appropriate accreditation as determined by Johnson & Wales University
• Experience working in a mental health setting
• Registered occupational therapist with RI licensure or eligible to obtain licensure
• Ability to travel to fieldwork site in Providence area and meet site-specific immunization and other compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with doctoral level OT education and fieldwork

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned course(s) on campus by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students' questions and concerns
• Teaches assigned course(s) online by delivering course content, learning activities and assessments using the university's learning management system, according to JWU course outlines and online course delivery standards
• Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
• Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, required course materials, attendance policy and evaluation criteria
• Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
• Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
• Populates the university's faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed
• Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college
• Performs other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree