Part-Time Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Mott Community College Employment•Flint, MI

About The Position

Faculty facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success. As learning facilitators, faculty consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy). As professionals, faculty adhere to the ethical standards of their profession as outlined, for example, by the NEA and the State of Michigan. Where applicable, faculty maintain licensure and certifications. In addition, faculty have the following key responsibilities which are described more fully below in the Essential Duties/Major Accountabilities section: Professional development Collegial Responsibilities Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success. Communication Safety Specific Teaching Assignment: Faculty member will be responsible for teaching lecture and/or the laboratory portion of mental health and other courses in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, adhering to the stated course objectives, content and delivery as part of the approved program curriculum.

Requirements

Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)-accredited program for occupational therapy assistants.
Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) with a Bachelor’s degree in a health care related field or education.
At least three years of recent, relevant, full-time clinical experience.
Currently credentialed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).
Current Michigan COTA licensure or eligible for Michigan licensure prior to hire.
Evidence of continuing professional development.
Understanding of and commitment to community college teaching, mission and philosophy.
Innovative, flexible and positive teaching style and understanding the needs of students from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to integrate computer applications into teaching.
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program.
Ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and college objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain collegial relationships with students, peers, staff, and administrators.
Skill in oral and written communication.
A foreign degree must be certified, at the candidate’s expense, by a professional evaluation service.

Responsibilities

Facilitate student learning and initiate and participate in efforts to consistently improve the level of student success.
Consistently assess learning outcomes and their own teaching effectiveness (pedagogy).
Adhere to the ethical standards of their profession.
Maintain licensure and certifications where applicable.
Engage in professional development.
Participate in collegial responsibilities.
Actively participate in efforts focused on the College’s operational success.
Manage communication and safety protocols.
Teach lecture and/or the laboratory portion of mental health and other courses in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, adhering to the stated course objectives, content and delivery as part of the approved program curriculum.
Make additional provisions for student consultations as may be necessary and reasonable.