Master of Occupational Therapy, Adjunct (MSOT)

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Master of Occupational Therapy, Adjunct (MSOT) University of Mount Union Description The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program at the University of Mount Union invites applications for adjunct teaching positions in its hybrid program. these are teaching assignments as needed for program support. The program is delivered asynchronously, online in 7-week terms. ResponsibilitiesAdjunct faculty will work primarily under direction of the Director of the MSOT program. Responsibilities include: Provide instruction in accordance with University and Departmentally defined policies. Maintain office hours and communicate with students on an ongoing basis. Maintain accurate electronic records as per University, College, and School program requirements. Submit all records as required. Keep current in the discipline/area of teaching. Participate in training and technologies as necessary to facilitate course delivery. Hires are required to complete assigned compliance training as communicated by the University. QualificationsRequired Qualifications: At a minimum, successful candidates must possess a master's degree in occupational therapy with clinical experience relevant to the area in which they will be teaching. Applicants with expertise in all content areas will be accepted. Preference will be given to applicants whit current content knowledge in:Adult practice - biomechanical, neuro, geriatrics Assistive technology in practice Research methods Pediatrics - clinical Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of, and use of Learning Management Systems (specifically D2L and Brightspace) Previous online teaching experience. Experience with simulation platforms (Simucase, OTu, ClinEd Web, SimCapture) Descriptive InformationThe University of Mount Union, a private Midwestern institution founded in 1846, offers a rigorous and relevant academic program that is grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Mount Union's more than 2,300 students can select from 56 broad-based and career specific undergraduate majors as well as master's programs in physician assistant studies and education and a doctoral program in physical therapy. Known for its academic excellence and personal approach, the institution boasts a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and a curriculum delivered by dedicated faculty members, 87% of whom hold terminal degrees in their fields. Since 2005, nearly $110 million has been invested in the construction and renovation of modern facilities including a recreation center, apartment-style housing options, health, and medical sciences facility, and performing arts center. Primarily residential in nature, Mount Union's picturesque 123-acre campus is located in Alliance, OH (population 23,000), within 80 miles of both Cleveland and Pittsburgh. The 162-acre Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center is located six miles away. The University's endowment is in excess of $141 million. The University strives to make its exceptional educational experience accessible to students of all financial backgrounds. Its increasingly diverse campus community benefits from a student-centered approach and array of activities for cultural, civic, and social development. Students experience outstanding opportunities for success after graduation, both in the workforce and in graduate study. This position is required to complete assigned University compliance training as communicated by the University. The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The University of Mount Union is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mountunion/adjuncts/jobs/5537240/master-of-occupat ional-therapy-adjunct-msot je-60ef0f534f254df393afa0ded45b4d18

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