Tenure Track Faculty, Occupational Therapy Assisting

Cuyahoga Community College•Cleveland, OH

45d•Hybrid

About The Position

Teaches a full range of lecture and laboratory credit courses in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology curriculum. This may include general OT courses (OT Principles, Task Analysis, OT Issues) and fundamentals and techniques courses in the areas of developmental disabilities, psychosocial dysfunction, and/or physical dysfunction, commensurate with experience. Provides student supervision, oversight, and instruction in the classroom, lab, and clinical settings. Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline. Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers. Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts. Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences. Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records. Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions. As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues. Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction. Compiles, administers and grades examinations. Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment. Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues. May participate in campus and community events. May be assigned to teach courses on campus or at partner high schools, conduct adjunct instructor observations, and contribute to program development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Current Ohio licensed Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant
Minimum 3 years of documented full-time clinical experience
Teaching experience
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent)
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for students
Advanced communication (verbal, written and interpersonal) and organizational skills
Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

Nice To Haves

Community college teaching experience

Responsibilities

Prepares and delivers lectures to students on various topics in relation to a specific discipline
Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments and papers
Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts
Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences
Maintains student attendance records, grades and other required records
Initiates, facilitates and moderates classroom discussions
Advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues
Plans, evaluates and revises curricula, course content and course materials and methods of instruction
Compiles, administers and grades examinations
Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students
Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment
Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters and academic issues
May participate in campus and community events
May be assigned to teach courses on campus or at partner high schools, conduct adjunct instructor observations, and contribute to program development