Occupational Therapy Instructor - Per Diem Part-time

Unitek College - Phoenix, AZ

Part-time - Entry Level

Phoenix, AZ

Educational Services

About the position

The Occupational Therapy Instructor position at Brookline College is a per diem role focused on delivering high-quality education to students in a hybrid program. The instructor will leverage their clinical experience and knowledge to teach and evaluate students, ensuring they are well-prepared for careers as Occupational Therapy Assistants. The role emphasizes maintaining subject matter expertise, utilizing distance education methodologies, and implementing strategies for student retention and success.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a teaching load per semester as assigned.
• Demonstrate subject matter expertise, including distance education for online courses.
• Apply established teaching criteria and procedures to support student learning.
• Employ various distance education teaching methodologies for quality improvement.
• Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver course content and provide feedback.
• Ensure appropriate curriculum design in partnership with the program director.
• Monitor and track student retention using attendance records.
• Implement data-driven strategies for student retention improvement.
• Remain proficient in course content, learning outcomes, and assessment activities.
• Teach assigned courses within the maximum contact hours allowed.
• Continuously improve instruction quality by reviewing and utilizing different techniques.
• Aid in planning, development, and maintenance of program curriculum.
• Evaluate students' progress and inform them promptly.
• Submit required program reports and forms on time.
• Maintain continuing education hours for OT or COTA licensure renewal.
• Maintain student records of attendance and skill competency documents.
• Partner with program director to resolve student appeals.
• Attend faculty meetings as determined by program director.
• Engage in professional development and training for teaching methodologies.
• Maintain professional relationships with colleagues, students, and the community.
• Coordinate the needs of a diverse student population.
• Manage student retention with data-informed strategies.
• Participate in local student retention initiatives.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of students and faculty.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or CHEA in the specialty field.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Current licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Occupational Therapist (OT) in Arizona.
• Three years of practical experience in the assigned occupational therapy assistant program content.
• Documented expertise in teaching responsibility, content delivery system, and teaching methodology.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using CampusVue
• Experience using the Canvas™ learning management system (LMS)

Benefits

• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for employees and their families up to 100% depending on the program