"Occupational Therapy Assistant - Adjunct"

This assignment is in the Health Science and Education Division. Responsibilities include teaching a variety of courses within the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:
We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities.
The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching a variety of subjects in the OTA Program including:

• OTA Course topics at both the 100 and 200 level
• Specialty areas
• Adaptive equipment
• Therapeutic activities
• Documentation
• OT principles

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited OT or OTA program - initially certified nationally and licensed or eligible for licensing in WA state.
• 2 years of practice in varied settings

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Member of AOTA
• Prior experience in academic or clinical instruction
• OTS practitioner with a bachelor's degree in related area.

The desired candidate will also have the ability to:

• Contribute to the college commitment to diversity by fostering a climate of multicultural understanding and appreciation.
• Work in a complex and dynamic environment where success is often the result of cooperation and collaboration
• Effectively express ideas and information through the spoke word and writing using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and knowledge and understanding of the reader.
• Maintain ethics, integrity, confidentiality, and use sound professional judgement
• Work cooperatively and strategically with colleagues, staff, students, administrators, and other various racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds as well as those with disabilities in a courteous, respectful and professional manner.