Adjunct Instructor in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Position Summary

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program in the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions is seeking applications to build a pool of adjunct instructors for possible future part-time course assignments. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching lecture and laboratory courses, as well as experience in utilizing the virtual environment, such as Canvas LMS, to augment classroom instruction. Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant teaching and practice experience. Application review will begin immediately and continue until all available vacancies have been filled.

Possible courses could include:

• Introduction to Occupational Therapy
• Therapeutic Intervention I: Fundamentals of OT Practice
• Documentation and Professional Communication in Healthcare
• Occupational Performance of Infants and Children
• Therapeutic Intervention III: Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Physical Agent Modalities
• Occupational Performance of Older Adults
• Specialty Considerations in Practice for Occupational Therapy Assistants

Basic Qualifications

Applicants must be a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in the State of Indiana, initially certified by NBCOT or its predecessor, hold a baccalaureate degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized regional accredited body, and have at least 3 years of practice experience.

Additional Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree

Special Instructions

Please provide:

• A cover letter describing teaching philosophy, instructional methods, and technologies relevant to your teaching experience. Include any qualifications not evident in your resume or curriculum vitae.
• A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and industry and teaching experience.
• Transcripts
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness - Teaching Evaluations/Teaching Awards
• The names and contact information of three references