Location
Ypsilanti Charter Township, Michigan
The primary responsibility is teaching the orientation to occupational therapy course for the Fall 2026 semester. This includes developing course materials, assessing student performance, and submitting grades according to university schedules.
Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher and be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Michigan. Preference is given to those with at least one year of OT practice and prior teaching experience.
Title: Part-Time Lecturer (OT)
LL - Adjunct Lecturer
Pay Grade: LL 00
Division: Academic and Student Affairs
Subdivision: School of Health Sciences
Department: College of Health and Human Serv
Campus Location: Main Campus
EMU OT program is seeking a Part-Time Lecturer to teach the orientation to occupational therapy course in the Fall 2026 semester.
The primary professional responsibility of the Employee is teaching. Employees are expected to develop and maintain their professional skills in order to ensure high quality education for their students.
Teaching may include a number of particular obligations which employees are expected to fulfill, including but not limited to: meeting with students during and outside of assigned classes, assessing student work and performance, preparing syllabi and course materials, providing copies of syllabi and course materials to their supervisor on request, and assigning and submitting grades in accordance with established Eastern Michigan University schedules.
Perform related departmental duties as required.
The candidate must have a Master’s degree or above. The candidate must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of Michigan.
A minimum of 1 year OT practice experience is preferred. Prior experience with teaching Occupational Therapy students is preferred.
Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume.
Appointment Percentage: 25%
Market context
In Michigan, part-time lecturer roles in occupational therapy often draw candidates with clinical credentials and some teaching background, so demand is usually strongest for applicants who can bridge practice and instruction. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s degree or higher, Michigan OT licensure, and preferred experience in both practice and teaching. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight clinical examples and any classroom or mentoring experience.
