Adjunct, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)

Polk State College • Winter Haven, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the campus Program Director, the adjunct faculty member is an important part of our academic community. The primary role of this position is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable student success. Working closely with the campus Associate Dean of Health Science and the Department Coordinator/Program Director, adjuncts are issued a part-time, temporary term-to-term assignment.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapist from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Active/Good Standing Florida License as an Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or higher in a field related to Occupational Therapy from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred.
• Associate degree in the field of Occupational Therapy Assistant from a regionally accredited college or university with appropriate industry certification/licensure and a minimum of 3 years' work experience.
• 2 years of full-time experience, with student supervision preferred.
• Teaching experience and student supervision is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures, as well as Basic Course Information sheets.
• Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
• Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course.
• Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review, produce and/or select course-related materials.

Benefits

• The college participates in E-Verify.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level