Adjunct Faculty, Master of Occupational Therapy Program

Benefits and Perks: tuition waivers (Tuition Waiver for Adjunct Faculty) and enjoy professional development opportunities, office space, and limited mileage reimbursement. They and their family (children 14 years and up) also have free access to the Rhodes Athletic Facility. Employment with the University is dependent upon Board of Trustees budget approval for the current fiscal year. A background check is required prior to hire. Official transcripts are required and must be submitted prior to hire to the Office of the Provost, 940 2nd Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662. Note to Applicants: This is an open posting maintained and updated each semester based upon the enrollment and instructional needs of the Master of Occupational Therapy Program. Positions are filled on an as-needed/ongoing basis. Depending upon program needs and the applicant's qualifications and expertise, adjunct teaching opportunities may include areas such as: Foundations and theory of occupational therapy Occupational performance and activity analysis Adult rehabilitation Pediatrics Mental and behavioral health Neurological rehabilitation Musculoskeletal conditions Assistive technology and environmental modification Community mobility Evidence-based practice and research Administration, leadership, and management Professional issues and ethics Population health and community-based practice Professional development Other areas of occupational therapy practice consistent with the MOT curriculum Shawnee State University is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against any individual because of race, color, genetic information, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status or military status. Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience Must possess a minimum of a master's degree in occupational therapy or a related field appropriate to the assigned teaching responsibilities. A doctoral degree is preferred for selected graduate-level teaching assignments. For occupational therapists providing instruction in areas requiring occupational therapy professional expertise or clinical practice, the applicant must be an occupational therapist who is eligible for and maintains appropriate professional licensure in the State of Ohio, as applicable to the assigned responsibilities. Must possess professional, clinical, academic, or scholarly expertise appropriate to the specific course content and assigned teaching responsibilities. Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and experience in the assigned content area to effectively support graduate-level occupational therapy education. Clinical practice experience relevant to the assigned course content is required when the instructional assignment includes clinical skills, assessment, intervention, or other practice-based occupational therapy content. Must be able to effectively communicate with students and faculty and demonstrate the ability to support student learning in the MOT Program's hybrid educational delivery model, when applicable. Must meet all applicable University requirements and accreditation expectations related to faculty qualifications, credentials, professional licensure, and assigned teaching responsibilities, including ability to obtain graduate faculty status.