Faculty Lab Instructor - Occupational Therapy

University of St Augustine for Health Sciences•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Faculty Lab Instructor organizes and maintains equipment, prepares the lab environment, teaches the lab component of a course, monitors student progress, and facilitates student participation in learning activities. The instructor assesses student performance and may assist with grading practicals and other assignments. They communicate with the lead instructor about student performance and issues, help ensure consistent course content and testing, and recommend changes for future semesters. The position also serves as a liaison between students and the university and promotes professionalism through role modeling. Lab assignments may vary by term. This is a part-time position scheduled for 15–20 hours per week. Minimal travel is required. Compensation is based on years of clinical and teaching experience. Instructors teaching weekend labs in a Flex program receive an additional $10 per hour.

Requirements

Entry-level master's degree or higher.
Current certification with the state board of the chosen specialization.
At least two years of practical, hands-on experience in a patient-care setting in the profession.
Licensed occupational, physical, or speech therapist from an accredited university, with demonstrated expertise in the area being taught.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent oral communication skills.
Ability to serve as a professional role model and provide a nurturing, respectful learning environment.
Responsiveness to distance education and adult student needs.
Working knowledge of educational theory and motor skill development.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Prior practical, hands-on experience in a patient-care setting in the chosen specialization.

Responsibilities

Prepare the lab environment.
Organize and maintain equipment and propose equipment orders as needed.
Teach the lab component of the course.
Monitor student progress, provide feedback, and facilitate participation in learning activities.
Assess student performance on practical, oral, and written examinations.
Supervise lab assistants when available.
Report student grades at the end of the term to the lead instructor.
Communicate with the lead instructor to ensure consistent content and testing and recommend changes for upcoming semesters.
Serve as a liaison between students and the university.
Uphold student and part-time faculty handbook policies.
Model professional behavior inside and outside the classroom.
Self-evaluate teaching performance and set improvement goals.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.