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Grand Rapids Community College Adjunct Faculty - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Adjunct Faculty - Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Department: Occupational Therapy Assisting
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Community College department of https://www.grcc.edu/schools-departments/occupational-therapy-assistant is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Adjunct Instructor to teach OT 215: Supplemental Practice Skills for Occupational Therapy class(es) in the fall and/or winter semesters on our Grand Rapids campus.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and a commitment to student success, ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all students.
Adjunct needs are determined on a semester by semester basis, as are the number of sections offered each semester. GRCC classes are held at a variety of times, Monday through Saturday in different modalities such as Hybrid, Online, In-person & Virtual . For semester start and end dates, see https://www.grcc.edu/about-grcc/leadership-administration/provost/academic-calendar
Requisition ID: 51
Employee Group:https://www.grcc.edu/sites/default/files/docs/humanresources/2022-2025%20Faculty%20Association%20contract.docx.pdf
Schedule: Fall Semester
Compensation: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/adjunct-faculty/adjunct-faculty-pay-rates
Reports to: Associate Dean - School of Health Sciences
Posting Opens: 7/25/2024
Posting Closes: Open until filled
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Teach GRCC course offering(s) in OT 215: Supplemental Practice Skills for Occupational Therapy. • Provides instruction in theories, principles and methods in manual and neurorehabilitation approaches commonly used for OT assessment and intervention. • Instruct students on how to situate the methods within the scope of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework and examine evidence for their effectiveness. • Participates in curriculum development. • Evaluates and incorporates emerging research findings into teaching and research. • Teach courses and fulfill adjunct faculty responsibilities, including fostering a stimulating classroom environment, following syllabus templates, and using department-approved textbooks. • Maintain accurate student records and provide reasonable accommodations as per ADA guidelines as approved by Disability Support Services to meet students needs. • Respond to communications promptly and ensure student access to course information. • Contribute to program accreditation processes and reports as determined by the Program Director. • Perform tasks normally expected of adjunct faculty members • Follow the required syllabus template. • Comply with GRCC policies and the Faculty Association Contract.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Qualifications
• Licensed in the state of Michigan as either an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant • Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or related field preferred, Bachelor's degree in related field required. • Meets professionally recognized standards related to physical strength, mobility, hearing, visual discrimination, coordination, manual dexterity and communication skills. • Demonstrates the mental health necessary to safely engage in the practice of • Occupational Therapy as determined by professional standards of practice. • A minimum of 1 years of relevant work experience demonstrating subject matter expertise in Occupational Therapy and fieldwork experiences
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender ex