Occupational Therapist Assistant - Part-Time; Adjunct Faculty

Position Summary

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

In this program, students will have the 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 $1,016 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.

• 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

• 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 and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment
• 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.

• * Do you have a minimum of an associate's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently licensed in the state of Ohio as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of three years of work experience in the field or industry?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to teach face-to-face at the Dayton campus?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume
• Cover Letter

• Teaching Philosophy
• Other
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Associate's Transcript
• Bachelor's Transcript
• Master's Transcript
• PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402