South University
Location
Glen Allen, Virginia
Facilitate competency-based education for Occupational Therapy students using a hybrid delivery model of online and on-ground instruction. Responsibilities include designing instructional plans, evaluating student performance, and overseeing lab activities and safety.
Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral for OTRs or Associate's for COTAs) and a minimum of two years of professional experience. Candidates must hold or be eligible for state licensure and possess strong communication and clinical skills.
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Designs class instruction by developing student learning outcomes and instructional plans to meet course competencies and accreditation standards, creating activities which support learning outcomes and promote critical thinking.
Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment across online and on-ground settings conducive to learning and encouraging student involvement; faculty effectively plans and prepares for classes and student success.
Promotes student success by showing flexibility in teaching style as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and facilitating student interaction while engaging students in the learning process.
Evaluates the degree to which students meet performance criteria established in the course syllabi and grading rubrics.
2. Oversees a teaching/lab assistant, as appropriate to course(s) at all instructional locations; orients to roles and responsibilities in the course or lab including review of syllabus, identifying materials/equipment needed in lab setups, review of safety procedures and course/lab concepts.
3. Assists faculty in labs, as appropriate; responsible for setting up lab with appropriate equipment and supplies, observing safety procedures, facilitates student activities and responds to questions, reinforces course concepts, facilitates student ability to think critically about course material, helps students apply concepts to practice and assists in cleanup of lab.
4. Attends faculty meetings, as needed and able.
5. Maintains standards of the profession, including rules and regulations of licensing and certification.
6. Pursues professional development related to professional practice and the practice of education; participates in faculty development activities each year, as required.
Minimum of Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE recognized institutional accrediting agency is required; an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and a bachelor’s degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE recognized institutional accrediting agency, preferred.
Zero to two years of experience in instruction or a formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution. Experience with hybrid course instruction and delivery preferred.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrates outstanding conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrates time management and detail-oriented skills.
Demonstrates effective computer skills (e.g., software, analytical, report writing).
Demonstrates clinical competency and compliance with professional standards of practice.
Able to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
Able to develop a professional rapport with diverse stakeholders.
Able to develop and complete projects without continuous direct supervision.
Able to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.
Able to perform responsibilities within legal and ethical boundaries.
Able to lift 20 pounds when performing job responsibilities. Able to stand for extended periods of time (e.g., one hour or more) when teaching, facilitating labs or on fieldtrips.
Able to demonstrate techniques specific to the practice of occupational therapy.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email, video conference, and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.
Market context
Adjunct faculty roles in movement and pediatric occupational therapy in Virginia typically draw from a steady need for instructors who can teach practice-based skills and support clinical training. These positions are competitive because schools often look for candidates with current licensure or eligibility, two or more years of hands-on experience, and strong communication and instructional ability. Review the course focus and licensure requirements closely, and use the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time comparing postings against your background.
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