JOB SUMMARY: The OTA part-time faculty position is a 10 month position with a fully accredited OTA program. The OTA part-time faculty member is responsible for teaching, committee assignments, professional development, OTA program evaluation and other duties expected of faculty.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Teaching responsibilities:

• Update and revise course syllabi in accordance with ACOTE standards yearly
• Update and keep current Brightspace/D2L material for all courses taught including syllabi, assignments and learning resources
• Develop quizzes, tests, exams, practical exams, didactic and laboratory experiences consistent with the OTA program’s philosophy and curriculum design
• Remain current with available textbooks and order textbooks as required by MGA protocol
• Maintain course grades, records of attendance and participate in assessment of professional behaviors
• Monitor student academic performance, remediate as needed, and provide Early Warning notifications
• Explore creative teaching methods consistent with the OTA program’s philosophy and curriculum design
• Communicate with fieldwork coordinator to ensure that fieldwork experiences strengthen the ties between didactic and fieldwork education

Committee assignments:

• Participate in department committees as assigned
• Participate in OTA faculty meetings

Professional development:

• Maintain state licensure
• Maintain certification with NBCOT
• Participate in continuing education to improve teaching skills and to remain current in areas of expertise and teaching
• Develop, update and revise curriculum vitae and faculty development plans yearly

OTA Program Evaluation:

• Evaluate courses taught and complete course evaluation form, and revise syllabi and teaching activities in response to this review
• Assist in analysis of feedback from graduate surveys, employer surveys, graduating class focus group, and advisory board meetings
• Participate in other OTA program evaluation activities including review of mission, philosophy, curriculum design, facilities and resources, and strategic plan
• Assist in preparation of annual report, interim report, and self-study for reaccreditation when necessary

Other OTA faculty duties:

• Recommend supplies, equipment, books, videos, library resources
• Assist in OTA orientation start of fall semester

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Currently credentialed and licensed Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant with a minimum of a Baccalaureate degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE recognized regional or national accrediting body.
• Documented expertise in their area of teaching responsibility.

Preferred

• Master’s degree.
• Experience or additional degree in social work, psychology, or psychosocial practice.

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with education and experience.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Ms. Betsy McDaniel, Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Science, betsy.mcdaniel@mga.edu.

TO APPLY: Application materials should be emailed as one PDF attachment to recruitment@mga.edu with the subject line “Part Time OTA Instructor ”. Application materials must include (1) an MGA faculty application, (2)a letter of interest, (3) a curriculum vitae, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy, (5) unofficial graduate transcripts, (6) licensure verification, and (5) a list of three to five references with current email, mailing address, and telephone number.

Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates