Occupational Therapy Assistant Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Anoka, MN

21h•$48,365 - $96,906

About The Position

Anoka Technical College is seeking two experienced unlimited full-time Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) faculty members. One position will be responsible for the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of clinical fieldwork education, and the other position will have regular faculty responsibilities. Both positions instruct students in a range of subjects and courses across the assigned OTA curriculum. Part of the faculty role is to assess student competencies as described in the curriculum to support student success and demonstrate a commitment to working in a diverse, multicultural, and multi-racial community. Additional duties to include but are not limited to: Deliver occupational therapy instruction in day and alternate schedule formats across multiple levels and learning styles. Maintain consistent communication with students through office hours, email, and telephone. Participate in departmental maintenance, program and curricular meetings, accreditation, and information sessions. Develop curriculum/lesson plans to maintain relevancy with the status of the field and accrediting body. Support the mission, vision, and core values of Anoka Technical College. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice through inclusive educational practices. Perform other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean, Vice President or President

Requirements

Bachelor degree, and a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program or a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy assistant program.
Four full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant.
One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.
Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy Practice licensure as an occupational therapist or an occupational therapy assistant.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum design and instructional design, online teaching platforms
Recent teaching or training experience
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Clinical experience with Children and Youth Practice
Clinical experience with Mental Health and Wellness Practice
Professional experience as a fieldwork educator
Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and/or Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association (MOTA)

Responsibilities

Deliver occupational therapy instruction in day and alternate schedule formats across multiple levels and learning styles.
Maintain consistent communication with students through office hours, email, and telephone.
Participate in departmental maintenance, program and curricular meetings, accreditation, and information sessions.
Develop curriculum/lesson plans to maintain relevancy with the status of the field and accrediting body.
Support the mission, vision, and core values of Anoka Technical College.
Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice through inclusive educational practices.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean, Vice President or President