Job Description

· Maintain a teaching load per semester, as assigned at the time of the offer.

· Maintain and demonstrate subject matter expertise, including distance education [as assigned to online courses].

· Apply established teaching criteria and procedures and curriculum to support student learning.

· Utilize the Learning Management System (LMS) as a tool to deliver course content and provide formative feedback to learners

· Possess the expertise necessary to ensure appropriate curriculum design; partner with the program director to improve the design of distance education environments and curriculum.

LEARNER RETENTION

· Monitor/track student retention using course attendance records.

· Implement data-driven student retention improvement strategies to achieve course benchmarks.

· Partner with the program director to improve the design of instruction.

PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

· Remain proficient in all aspects of course or curricula content, learning outcomes, and assessment activities to achieve course goals.

· Teach courses as assigned within the maximum number of contact hours allowed

· Demonstrate skill and knowledge in the teaching discipline

· Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different techniques, including distance education in teaching.

· Aid in planning, development, and maintenance of program curriculum

· Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course goals; inform students promptly of their progress.

· Submit required program reports and forms to program or course managers promptly

· Maintain continuing education (CE) hours to ensure renewed OT or OTA licensure

· Maintain student records of attendance or skill competency documents as needed.

· Partner with the program director or department chair to resolve student appeals

· Attend faculty meetings at the cadence determined by the program director or department chair

· Engage and document participation in professional development and in-service training for learning management systems, pedagogy, and education teaching methodologies.

· Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and the community

· Maintain compliance with policies and procedures within the employee handbook, program handbooks (as applicable), and department directives.

· Coordinate and balance the needs of a diverse student population.

STUDENT RETENTION MANAGEMENT

· Maintain an inclusive college environment that celebrates and promotes understanding and respect for a diverse student body, academic staff, and community.

· Manage student retention with data-informed strategies to achieve accreditor benchmarks and college budget/metrics

· Participate in local student retention initiatives

· Manage communication processes to identify and respond to at-risk students.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

· Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of all college students and faculty with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING:

· Required: Minimum of a bachelor's degree awarded by an institution accredited by

a United States Department of Education-recognized institutional accrediting agency

· Required: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) / Occupational Therapist (OT/R)

· Required: Three (3) years of practical experience in the assigned

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Documented expertise in the area(s) of teaching responsibility, content delivery system, and teaching methodology.

Preferred:

Experience using CampusVue

Experience using the Canvas™ learning management system (LMS)

Additional Information

We Offer:

• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on the program