The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) adjunct instructor is responsible for providing instruction and support to assigned course(s).
What position does this position report to? OTA Program Director/Professor What position(s) reports to this position?
None
Minimum Education/Experience
Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant awarded by a U.S. Department of Education (USDE) recognized regional or national accrediting body.
Initially certified Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant (ACOTE Standard A.2.8).
Valid (current) license to practice Occupational Therapy in the State of Oklahoma (ACOTE Standard A.2.7, 2.8)
Minimum of three (3) years of combined OT clinical practice and OTA classroom and/or clinical teaching experience that includes supervision of students.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills
Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software
Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles
Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education
Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as our Learning Management System- Moodle)
Organization and attention to detail
Support and willingness to teach in a competency-based instructional system
Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers
Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts
Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups
Ability to be available for office hours and provide means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office
Must be punctual
Must be reliable
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Light work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 20 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to administration, students, faculty, staff, administration, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.
This position requires the person to operate a computer, other office machinery, and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.
3. VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, classroom and office setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Meet the Education/Experience listed above
Required Training Work Hours
As identified for assigned classes to include morning, afternoon or evening schedules.
Additionally, required on-campus office hours must be met.
Department Division of Health Prof. Job Open Date 07/25/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No HR Contact Rose Sanchez Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring required degree.
In addition, Applicants are required to attach a copy of current license (OT or OTA) under “Other Documents”.
Applicants who fail to attach the required documents, as listed above, will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
