Adjunct of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program – This opening requires Pediatric Experience.

Job Title

Adjunct of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program – This opening requires Pediatric Experience.

Campus Location

Walters State Community College - Niswonger Campus (Greeneville, TN) (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC campuses.)

Job Purpose

Delivering educational lectures and lab/clinical training opportunities for OTA students in compliance with ACOTE accreditation standards and Walters State Community College policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Teach classroom, laboratory, online, and/or clinical instruction in assigned Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) courses in accordance with approved curriculum and course objectives.
• Develop and implement effective teaching strategies that promote student engagement, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and achievement of learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance through examinations, assignments, practical assessments, and/or other evaluation methods; provide timely and constructive feedback.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance, grades, clinical competencies, and other required documentation.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of Walters State Community College, the Health Division, and the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Comply with class schedules as to dates of classes, time in class and final exam schedule. Start class in a timely manner. Arrive early to class to be prepared for the students.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited college or university by a USDE recognized regional or national accrediting body.
• Licensed or license eligible in State of Tennessee as OT or OTA
• Minimum of 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time work experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Documentation of knowledge and noted clinical experience in pediatric occupational therapy (e.g., length of employment, continuing education, certifications), including assessment, intervention planning, developmental progression, and therapeutic techniques.

Preferred Qualifications