Job Description

 

 

Description

College of the Canyons is seeking vibrant and dynamic instructors to lead theory and/or lab classes in our Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. We are accepting applications for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Adjunct Applicant Pool. Adjunct pools are open on a fiscal year basis for continuous recruitment for department assignments. Please review application material requirements carefully to ensure successful submission. Your application will not be considered until all required documents are received.

The teaching assignment may be at the Valencia or Canyon Country campus, or other college teaching locations. Part-time faculty positions are as needed positions and do not accrue rights to tenure. Part-time faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of students in achieving their educational goals. We offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, vocational and occupational programs.

Example of Duties

College of the Canyons is seeking adjunct faculty members in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program. Applications will be considered for immediate and future eligibility into the Occupational Therapy Assistant Applicant Pool. 

We are accepting applications on an on-going basis for future consideration into the Applicant Pool. When no review date is listed for an Adjunct Instructor position, the position is open until filled. Your application will not be considered until all required documents have been received.

Service

• Assume leadership roles both within the department and in the institution as a whole. Commitment to serving the needs of the student, department, college, and community. Collaboration across disciplines and utilization of student support resources. Participation in department, division, college committees, and participatory governance activities.
• Participation in curriculum and program development.
• Work collegially and collaboratively within the college community.
• Participation in ongoing professional development.

Teaching

• Ability to create a dynamic learning environment that values instructor/student interaction.
• Ability to effectively engage with and facilitate authentic learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Ability to adapt teaching pedagogy to the knowledge of each individual and class. Ability to self-reflect and respond to an evidence-based assessment of student learning.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to integrating new technologies into the learning process, including but not limited to interactive technologies for on campus and on-line courses.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

 

 

Qualifications and Minimum Requirements

Possession of an unexpired California Community College Instructor Credential in Occupational Therapy

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience. All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by the time of hire.
• Have a current and valid license to practice occupational therapy in the state of California (Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant License).

Please note:

• Hiring committees review all complete, qualified application packets. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
• A teaching demonstration may be required at the interview stage.
• From time to time the equivalencies accepted by departments change. If you are qualifying under an equivalency, please note that if hired you must qualify under the established minimum qualifications or department equivalency(ies) in place at the time of hire.

 

Further Details

Conditions of Employment:
Assignments may include Monday through Friday (day and evening), as well as Saturday classes.

Adjunct Salary Rate: Starting at $88.30 per hour. (Click HERE to view Academic Adjunct Salary Schedule).

Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credential/transcripts, background fingerprint clearance, tuberculosis screening, proof of eligibility to work in the United States (College of the Canyons hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States) and Board of Trustees approval as required.

 

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