Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor

El Paso Community College•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor provides instruction in accordance with the College’s philosophy and objectives. In-person work on campus is an essential function. The instructor teaches students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, supports students in assessing their progress and mastering course objectives, and develops and evaluates curriculum and instructional materials. The role also includes academic advising, student activity supervision, committee and governance service, faculty collaboration, and participation in program and division activities. This is an anticipated, tenure-track faculty opening with annual academic-year employment contracts leading toward tenure consideration during the fifth year of employment. Depending on the College’s needs, the instructor may be required to teach at multiple campuses in a semester. The hiring committee may offer the position as a Lecturer role, and an additional full-time Lecturer position may be offered from the applicant pool if a vacancy arises during the hiring process. The position is security-sensitive and requires a criminal background check. Applicants must submit the online employment application and academic transcripts by the deadline; applications without transcripts will not be considered.

Requirements

Associate of Applied Science degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a health-related field, or a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Assistant degree.
NBCOT certification and a Texas state license from the Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners (ECPTOTE).
Graduation from an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Current Texas licensure or certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Occupational Therapist Registered (OTR).
Meet ACOTE standards for an OTA educational program.
At least three years of clinical experience in occupational therapy.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Commitment to student success and program excellence.
Experience teaching in the discipline.
Experience or ability to teach at the community college level.
Experience or ability to incorporate technology into the classroom.
Submit an online EPCC Application for Employment and transcripts showing completed coursework and conferred degrees by the announced deadline; applications without transcripts will not be considered.
Academic coursework and degrees must be from an accredited college or university, or be certified as recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in the institution’s home country. Foreign transcripts must include a full English translation by a current NACES member and an evaluation for equivalency to U.S.-accredited coursework.
Successful candidate must complete a criminal background check and provide documentation verifying employment authorization eligibility and identity before employment.

Nice To Haves

Three years of teaching experience in higher education or a related setting.

Responsibilities

Adhere to approved course syllabi and provide students with course requirements, objectives, learning methods, and evaluation methods by the end of the first week of classes.
Use teaching methods suited to students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles.
Enable students to assess their progress and provide reasonable opportunities to master course objectives.
Develop and revise curriculum and instructional materials; submit syllabi or addendums to the Division Office by the end of the first week of class.
Assist in selecting textbooks and other instructional materials.
Evaluate curriculum and assess student learning outcomes.
Post and maintain office hours according to institutional guidelines.
Serve as an academic advisor and provide appropriate leadership and supervision in student activities.
Arrange for students to evaluate instruction and submit evaluations to the designated office.
Participate in divisional and departmental responsibilities, including proposing programs and projects and helping implement them.
Participate on committees and contribute to College governance.
Collaborate with faculty to accomplish the goals of the discipline, division, and College.
Attend scheduled discipline and division activities during the academic year, except when they conflict with a regularly scheduled teaching assignment or an activity approved by the Dean, Director, or Associate Vice President.
Assist in evaluating and selecting faculty, laboratory assistants, and other discipline or program staff.
Participate in faculty orientation, professional development seminars, and activities that enhance professional development; maintain professional awareness and growth.
Support the community college’s mission to serve the community.
Perform other appropriate duties as assigned or directed.
Assist with ongoing discipline or program activities, including registration, class scheduling, faculty assignments, student recruitment, selection of off-campus instructional or clinical sites, accreditation preparation, needs assessments, advisory committee activities, budgets, and related instructional matters.