Occupational Therapist Assistant - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Occupational Therapist Assistant - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number 03479

Department Occupational Therapy Assistant

Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type Part-Time

Status Regular

Job Open Date 05/12/2025

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date 08/25/2025

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

At Sinclair, we are guided by our Core Values, which shape our culture and drive our success:

Accountable to our students, the community and one another.

Collaborative in working together to achieve excellence in education and service to our community.

Compassionate in fostering a supportive environment where every individual feels valued.

Inclusive so that a college education is accessible to everyone, and all individuals feel heard, valued and respected.

Innovative to inspire creativity and drive transformative change.

The Sinclair Occupational Therapist Assistant Program is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face for morning, afternoon, and evening courses at our downtown Dayton campus.

In this program, students will have to opportunity to combine biological and behavioral sciences with technical occupational therapy assistant courses. Additionally, students will participate in extensive clinical training, allowing them to have experiences working with people of all ages and abilities.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $986 per credit hour assigned to teach.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive:

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester

Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion

Support for continued professional development and education

STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution

High quality programs and events for work-life balance

Faculty mentoring available to aide transition from professional work to a teaching role

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department

Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning

Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies

Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate

Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student's needs

Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success

Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning

Maintain accurate records of student progress

Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines

Maintain confidentiality of student information

Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

Minimum of an associate's degree in the content area or a related field is required; bachelor's degree preferred

Minimum of three years of experience in the field is required

Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant required

Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred

Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level

Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community

Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction

Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.