Associate Professor - Hybrid OTA Program

POSITION: Associate Professor - Hybrid OTA Program

STATUS: FT Faculty

HOURS: 32 weekly hours. Hours assigned based on course offerings and instructional responsibilities, including required student support and administrative contact hours.

REPORTS TO: Hybrid OTA Program Director

LOCATIONS: Wauwatosa, WI / Virginia Beach, VA / Parma, OH / Greece, NY - Hybrid work arrangement requires 2 days on campus per week at assigned campus location.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Bryant & Stratton College instructors support the College mission by facilitating active learning and assessing student achievement through instructional methods consistent with the Community of Inquiry Framework, the Seven Principles for Good Practice, and the College's Rigor Standards Framework. The Hybrid OTA Program Instructor maintains current knowledge and skills in occupational therapy, supports student learning and success, and participates in program and College activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plan and facilitate instruction that helps students meet course outcomes and classroom objectives.
• Develop, integrate, and deliver course content, lesson plans, supplemental syllabi, and assessments that maintain appropriate course-level rigor.
• Integrate instruction and assessment of the College's four lifelong learning competencies into each course taught.
• Establish and maintain a safe, supportive classroom environment consistent with College values and its commitment to personalized learning.
• Orient students to and promote the safe use of occupational therapy-related equipment and supplies.
• Provide scheduled Skills Assistance contact hours and actively communicate the schedule to encourage student participation.
• Maintain current knowledge in the teaching discipline through professional organizations, scholarly resources, and ongoing dialogue with peer faculty.
• Participate in program-specific, campus/market, and system faculty development opportunities, meetings, and in-services; document professional development in a Professional Development Plan.
• Complete required beginning- and end-of-term paperwork and maintain required administrative contact hours.
• Follow College policies and procedures and contribute feedback to curriculum monitoring and development.
• Participate in required College functions, including graduation and special activities.
• Support recruitment, retention, and graduation goals; monitor student progress and meet regularly with the Program Director to discuss performance and academic concerns.
• Advise assigned students regarding OTA coursework and fieldwork education.
• Provide opportunities for student and graduate feedback on curriculum, instruction, and program effectiveness.
• Provide feedback on student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies and perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized regional or national accrediting agency.
• Current OT or OTA license in the state or jurisdiction in which the program is located.
• Expertise in assigned teaching area(s) and knowledge of the content delivery method.
• Professionalism, integrity, self-motivation, and a strong commitment to helping students improve their career prospects.
• Ability to maintain contemporary skills in active learning and authentic assessment methods.
• Working knowledge of computer technology and common software used for instruction and communication.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching experience
• Teaching experience in a remote environment.
• Discipline-specific workplace experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position requires standing or sitting in a stationary position, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving of objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and use of computer technology and equipment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics ("protected characteristics"). Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.