Adjunct, Department of Occupational Therapy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Adjunct, Department of Occupational Therapy

Department: Occupational Therapy

Position Reports to (Position Title): OTD Department Chair & Program Director, and SAHS Associate Dean

Position Class (Exempt): Exempt

Position Type: Adjunct

Job Description

Jacksonville University, ranked as a Best Regional University by US News & World Report, invites applicants for an adjunct position in the department of Occupational Therapy.

The Department of Occupational Therapy is housed within the School of Applied Health Sciences in the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences. The Department of Occupational Therapy is currently seeking an adjunct professor to instruct students using standardized patient case simulation to integrate learned knowledge for further developing clinical reasoning skills and evaluating treatment alternatives for persons with occupational performance limitations across the lifespan.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in the area of case based occupational therapy, specifically the OT/OTA relationship within the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Instruct, professionally communicate, and demonstrate occupational therapy processes to Doctor of Occupational Therapy students.
• Self-directed, have computer proficiency that includes the knowledge necessary to develop case scenarios and simulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of effective teaching techniques and curriculum development.
• Skill in facilitating development of student problem solving skills.
• Ability to design effective learning activities for students.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.

Education and Experience

• Current Florida OT license
• Terminal degree in occupational therapy or related field
• Clinical experience in occupational therapy is highly desirable

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other small business machines.
• Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens.
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and by phone

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit letter of interest and curriculum vitae/resume with this application.