- Maintain an in-depth understanding in Occupational Therapy which includes participation in professional development and maintenance of valid training status per college policy.
- Create an effective, supportive learning environment for students while teaching courses consistent with department procedures and current course curriculum outline/course description.
- Work closely with department peers and administrator to understand processes and procedures that lead to becoming a successful teacher and contributing member of the academic unit.
- Maintain regular office hours and be available to provide help for students (5 hours per week in the office/online).
- Provides each student with a course syllabus, timely feedback, accurate schedule (including maintaining office hours), and other material as needed for course and/or program success.
- Is available to teach courses at times directed by the academic needs of the program and availability of staffing pool.
- Assists in maintaining a safe and mutually respectful instructional environment.
- Participates in curriculum development/review and the assessment of student learning outcomes within the programs. Provides input and recommendations for process improvements.
- Actively participates in the completion of self-study materials for ACOTE and Northwest Regional accreditation as assigned by the program coordinator.
- Exhibits critical thinking skills by anticipating problems and developing potential solutions for program director approval.
- Participates in the use of instructional technology including the use of computers and multimedia in lectures, laboratories, and distance learning environments.
- Conducts a variety of appropriate evaluations of student performance and provides appropriate and timely feedback for all assignments
- Returns graded assignments in a timely fashion per department standards
- Maintains student attendance records (for Financial Aid purposes) and grades
- Informs students of progress-to-date periodically and assigns and submits grades by published deadlines
- Handle/responds to student concerns/complaints and respond to student communications and inquiries promptly (generally within 1‐2 days)
- Participates in the tenure process including competing service and professional development duties and completing an annual ePortfolio.
- Provides ADA accommodations as requested
- Participants in student clinical supervision in SLCC Pro-Bono Occupational Therapy clinics and fieldwork rotations, as assigned by Program Coordinator.
- Maintains necessary credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching competencies consistent with department standard.
- Represents and supports programs in a professional manner to both internal and external constituencies.
- Completes all required SLCC training.
- Participates in professional development in both field of study and in development of instructional skills.
- Attend regularly scheduled departmental, divisional, and committee meetings and workshops.
- Attends Convocation, Commencement, and other institutional meetings (e.g., department meetings).
- Maintains necessary educational credentials, professional skills, and demonstrated teaching consistent with department standards.
- Expands knowledge in discipline and teaching on an ongoing basis.
- Engages in institutional, local, state and/or national professional organizations appropriate to the faculty role.
- Provides service to the institution through appropriate participation in academic and campus committee assignments.
- Responds to discussion and requests for department work in a timely manner (e.g. answers email, completes task assignments, etc)
- Participates in student recruitment and retention strategies.
- Participates in the formulation and implementation of department initiatives.
- Planning and participating in program events such as (but not limited to) pinning, orientation, External Program Advisory Committee, and external marketing.
All applications submitted by this date will be receive priority review. If the position is not filled, the committee will review any additional applications.
Required- For additional consideration, please attach resume or curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, or other documents for consideration.
Please attach a copy of License in Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant in the State of Utah, or a memo detailing eligibility for license with the application.
Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to participate in a teaching demonstration.
SLCC HR Dept will conduct criminal background checks on the selected finalist. In addition, official transcripts from the selected finalist are required before offering employment.
Faculty salaries are commensurate upon higher education and experience. SLCC offers a comprehensive benefits package for FT Faculty members. Please visit: http://www.slcc.edu/hr/benefits/full-time-employees.aspx for more information.
For information about this faculty position, please contact the Associate Dean of Allied Health: Sherrie.Loewen@slcc.edu
Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.
SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS, SLCC offers several other retirement account options.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.