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Adjunct - Occupational Therapy

Employer
Husson University
Location
1 College Circle, Bangor, ME, ME
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Position Type
Adjunct
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Description

Husson University has been transforming students’ lives for over 100 years by preparing graduates for professional careers in current and emerging fields. The School of Occupational Therapy seeks qualified adjunct faculty to support our growing occupational therapy programs and contribute their clinical expertise to the education of future practitioners.

Adjunct faculty play an important role in supporting student learning and professional development by delivering course content that reflects current occupational therapy practice. Courses are primarily taught on campus in a 15-week format, though hybrid or online delivery may be used when appropriate.

Husson University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive academic community. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the educational experience of our students through their teaching, scholarship, and professional experience.

Example of Duties


    Teach assigned occupational therapy course(s) using instructional strategies that support student engagement and professional reasoning
  • Prepare course materials, assignments, and learning activities aligned with course objectives
  • Assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback
  • Maintain accurate records of grades and student progress in accordance with university policies
  • Utilize the university’s learning management system to distribute course materials and manage course communication
  • Communicate with program leadership regarding student progress or concerns
  • Attend faculty meetings as requested

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
  • Current NBCOT certification
  • Maine Occupational Therapy licensure or eligibility for licensure
  • At least 3 years of clinical experience in occupational therapy practice
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior teaching or clinical instruction experience
  • Familiarity with occupational therapy educational standards and accreditation expectations
  • Experience using learning management systems or instructional technologies


    • Supplemental Information

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.

    The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    Thank you for considering employment with Husson University. To apply and inquire about your application status, please use our online application system. We kindly request that applicants do not email or call to check on their application status.Thank you for your understanding and adherence to our application process.Husson University is an equal employment opportunity employer#AD

    Organization


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    Mission Statement:

    Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.

    The University
    Located in beautiful Bangor, Maine, Husson University is a small school that makes a big impact. With 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and an average class size of 18, Husson University prides itself on being an institution where everyone focuses on the student. Our students are more than just a number here at Husson.

    We have a long-standing commitment to providing affordable and accessible education. Our faculty members are some of the leading experts in their fields. They include Fulbright scholars and numerous leaders of honorary and professional societies.

    Husson University dining hallWe have a strong focus on experiential learning. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked Husson as one of the top 10 institutions in the country for student participation in internships. (2013 and 2014)

    Combined, these attributes have made Husson the “University of Choice” for professional careers in current and emerging fields where students succeed, experiential learning is championed and global understanding is promoted. All of our programs are designed to help students achieve career success. With 54 degree programs and 10 graduate professional programs to choose from, you’ll find Husson graduates in organizations devoted to business, information technology, criminal justice, hospitality, education, healthcare, communications, pharmacy and much more.

    Our warm, welcoming campus community is part of Maine’s third largest city. Bangor is located along the banks of the Penobscot River and is part of the Maine Highlands. It offers local residents the perfect balance of arts, culture, shopping, dining, and entertainment, in a town with one of the lowest urban crime rates in America. Husson is easy to access from I-95 and Bangor International Airport.

    And if you love the great outdoors, Husson offers you four seasons of adventure. Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Moosehead Lake Region, and the Camden Hills area are all just a short drive away. Everything from a relaxing day at the beach, to a thrill-packed mountain bike ride in fall foliage, to world-class skiing, is within reach.Husson University dining hall

    If career growth and quality of life are important to you, and if you have a passion for educating the next generation of leaders by transforming students’ lives, then we invite you to learn more about Husson University.

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