The instructor is responsible for teaching assigned courses (lecture, laboratory, didactic and distance) in his/her areas of expertise. The instructor is also responsible for advising students, and assisting with committee work, program planning, program evaluation, recruitment, and marketing efforts as assigned by the Program Director.
 

Essential Duties:

• Develop and/or assist in developing course syllabi and topical outlines for courses
• Teach assigned courses
• Assist with review and adoption of instructional materials including textbooks, on-line instructional materials
• Advise students as assigned. Develop and institute a mechanism for in-person and on-line advising of students
• Assist Academic Fieldwork coordinator as requested, in developing Level I and Level II Fieldwork processes, experiences and methods for evaluation
• Participate in program evaluation and curriculum development activities as assigned
• Serve on committees as needed
• Develop and pursue individual ongoing professional development plan, as approved by Program Director
• Engage in clinical assignments designed to promote Program mission and clinical competence
• Travel to Consortium campuses as needed to promote student success and performance.
• To be familiar with and uphold the MHPC OTA Program mission which is as follows:
• The mission of the Missouri Health Professions Consortium (MHPC) Occupational Therapy Assistant Program is to educate and prepare occupational therapy assistants to provide occupational therapy interventions to the citizens of Missouri and neighboring states, especially those in rural and underserved areas. We educate and prepare generalists, to have the knowledge, skills and professional behaviors that are necessary to work in both traditional and emerging areas of practice. nts as needed.

Qualifications:

• Initially certified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant
• Licensed in the state of Missouri or eligible for licensure
• Minimum of 2 years work experience as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant
• If occupational therapist, understanding of and experience working with occupational therapy assistants
• Documented expertise with computer technology and electronic teaching/learning and communication activities, knowledge of distance education methods
• Documented content expertise in area(s) of teaching

*Completed applications will include cover letter, resume, three contact references, and unofficial transcripts (official transcripts must be requested upon hire). Employment will require a criminal background check at College expense. Preference is given to Missouri residents.

AA Statement: SFCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of State Fair Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities or employment as required by law in regard to admissions, awarding financial aid, access to courses and programs, and all student services as well as the recruitment, admission and retention of students.