Adjunct Faculty, Occupational Therapy

Job Title: Adjunct Faculty, Occupational Therapy

Full or Part Time: Part time

Hours: 20

Exempt

Yes

Supervisory Org: Occupational Therapy (JM-AJ) (Lisa Krissoff Boehm

Job Description

Job summary

The Department of Occupational Therapy is seeking applicants for adjunct faculty positions. Adjunct faculty teach a variety of classes in undergraduate pre-OT coursework and co-teach with full-time faculty in the graduate MSOT program. Applicants should indicate their educational background and clinical expertise, as well as their availability and ability to teach online or in a hybrid format.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in occupational therapy
• Clinical experience as a registered and licensed occupational therapist
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Willingness to learn classroom technology to support student learning
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

Working conditions

• Duties are generally performed inside a classroom environment, with occasional requirements to engage in administrative tasks outside the classroom. Some weeknights and weekends may be required depending on the course schedule and student needs.
• Scheduled weekly hours vary depending on class contract load. Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

About SVSU

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.