Adjunct Faculty - Occupational Therapy
Description
This is an adjunct faculty position in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program, with teaching responsibilities assigned based on experience and practice knowledge, and positions are available across the lifespan. The faculty member will demonstrate the ability to creatively engage students in didactic and experiential learning opportunities and collaborate with faculty members to implement, modify, and regularly review the department curriculum. Topics needing support for the Spring 2027 semester include: Introduction to Occupational Therapy, Integrated Anatomy, Research I, Level I fieldwork oversight, and Professional Reasoning and Skills.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Most courses will be at the graduate level depending upon candidate experience and departmental needs.
- Occasional weekends and evenings are required based on program needs.
- Advise students in academic, fieldwork, and professional issues.
- Work collaboratively with the OT Program Director and other faculty for program assessment of student learning outcomes.
- Participate in program and curriculum development as needed for assigned courses.
- Work collaboratively with the Program Director and other faculty to ensure the program meets accreditation standards.
- Engage in a process of formative and summative course evaluation to enhance the student learning experience.
- Engage in appropriate and relevant professional development.
- Maintain applicable professional licensure in Massachusetts.
- Adhere to HIPAA and FERPA privacy standards.
- Attend training as required.
Compensation: $500 - $1,200 per credit. Adjunct faculty pay rates vary, depending on the academic discipline and the course's credit load and level.