Adjunct Faculty Department Of Occupational Therapy

Employment Classifications Adjunct Teaching & Research Faculty Rank Instructor Working Title Adjunct Faculty Department of Occupational Therapy Posting Number A00101P Work Location Roanoke & Radford Division Academic Affairs-10 College/Unit Health & Human Services-1150 Department Occupational Therapy, Department of-11510 Discipline Occupational Therapy Appointment Term 3 year appointment contract as assigned Full Time/Part Time Part Time Contact Name for Applicant Vesna Cotic Costello Contact Phone for Applicant 540-831-2692 Work Schedule

As assigned. Possible nights and weekends

Posting Text

Chief Objective of Position

Part-time teaching appointment in the Master of Occupational Therapy program (Radford or Roanoke campus) or Occupational Therapy Assistant program (Roanoke campus) Reports to the Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy.

Job Summary

Maintains credentials for the practice of occupational therapy, in order to incorporate clinical knowledge and skills into teaching

Teaches undergraduate or graduate courses in area(s) of expertise and interest, as assigned

Develops course objectives and teaching/learning experiences for students which reflect the program's philosophy of education

Continues development of proficiency in teaching through investigation, formal education, continuing education, and self-investigation

May develop clinical sites in underserved communities, in order to provide active learning opportunities for students

Promotes a positive image of occupational therapy and educates others about the profession both internally and externally.

Adjunct faculty positions supplement the faculty of a department wherever additional faculty are needed to provide instruction. Adjunct faculty hold appointments, as defined by their letter of appointment, without eligibility for tenure; where authorized by the Dean, adjunct appointments may be renewed. Adjunct faculty appointments do not guarantee a course assignment.

Physical Demands Required Qualifications

Must have a minimum of baccalaureate degree to teach in the OTA Program and minimum of master's degree to teach in the MOT program

Minimum of two years clinical experience as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant

The capacity to create a positive environment and to work collaboratively with administrators, other faculty, staff, and students to achieve the goals and objectives of the department, college, and university.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience (in an academic setting or as a continuing education provider) is desirable

Education

Adjunct faculty must hold equivalent credentials based on experience consistent with accreditation criteria of the discipline and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). All faculty must have at least a Master's degree in the field in which they are teaching with 18 graduate hours of course work related to the specified discipline to teach in the MOT prgram. Applicants must hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree to teach in the OTA program.

In some cases, subject to the approval by the Provost, recommendation for appointment may be based on the substitution of significant experience for the degree. A memo from the Dean placed in the instructor's personnel file is required to justify an exception to the accreditation standards of SACS and must include certification of the knowledge and skills.

Posting Date 03/25/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit a copy of all college transcripts. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of the Provost, Attention:

Transcript Clerk/Coordinator, Campus P. O. Box 6910, Radford University, Radford, VA 24142. Adjunct instructors must attend a scheduled adjunct orientation as offered upon appointment. Orientation date and time will be announced.

Employment Conditions Must have a criminal background check Alternate work schedule Required job related Licenses Other - please describe below Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications

Initially certified and currently licensed to practice occupational therapy in Virginia

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Reasonable Accommodation Statement

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