Occupational Therapy Adjunct Assistant Professor

Los Rios Community College District•Sacramento, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Los Rios Community College District is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time, temporary (Adjunct) faculty position in Occupational Therapy. The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for teaching assigned classes, assessing student learning outcomes, maintaining up-to-date knowledge in their field, continuing professional development, utilizing technology, maintaining professional conduct, assisting with curriculum development, serving on committees, and fulfilling other assigned responsibilities. Initial salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units, and/or related professional experience, according to the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract. The typical assignment may include teaching OTA 131 - Occupational Therapy Theory and Process in Psychosocial Dysfunction.

Requirements

Any bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience; OR any associate degree AND six years of professional experience; OR the equivalent.
Professional experience must be directly related to the faculty member’s teaching assignment.
All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
Hold a valid license to practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in the State of California.
Have been initially certified nationally by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy or its preceding certifying bodies.
Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles.
Successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Los Rios Community College District Application
Letter of Interest
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation
Equivalency Determination Request Form (if applicable)
Copy of occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant license(s)

Responsibilities

Teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean
Helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content
Assessing student learning outcomes
Maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field
Continuing professional development
Utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties
Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position
Assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review
Serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities
Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean
Fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member