Occupational Therapy Lecturer Pool

Occupational Therapy Lecturer Pool role at The California State University — San José State University (SJSU). The pool supports teaching assignments in the Occupational Therapy Program. The department was founded in 1943 as one of the first occupational therapy programs in the West and is the oldest accredited Occupational Therapy program in the California State University system. Our national reputation for excellence is based on a superior academic curriculum, distinguished faculty, and accomplished graduates.

• Teaching assigned content according to the designated instructional mode (on-campus, hybrid, online) and meet the course objectives and accreditation standards
• Uphold the Occupational Therapy Ethical Standards
• Systematically collect data on student course content mastery and provide students periodic feedback on performance
• Adhere to SJSU policies regarding office hours, students’ rights to timely feedback, and provide accommodations for students who receive support from the SJSU Accommodations Education Center
• Provide office hours to support student mastery of content where the typical frequency is one hour per week for each course
• Collect institutional data and outcome measures as needed for program evaluation and accreditation
• Attend Occupational Therapy Faculty meetings or read meeting minutes to be informed of department policies
• Provide suggestions regarding updating content covered in the course aligned to clinical practice
• Provide suggestions regarding teaching methods to enhance student mastery of content
• Organize classes within the Canvas Learning Management System and ensure courses are anchored in Canvas for online access
• Demonstrate awareness of and address the needs of a diverse student population through inclusive course materials and teaching strategies
• All classes must be offered and meet as scheduled throughout the entire semester or term, in the mode assigned (asynchronous, synchronous, bichronous, in-person, or hybrid)

• Must have a Master’s, OTD or PhD degree
• California Board of Occupational Therapy licensure required for employment
• Knowledge of the subject matter to which the individual is assigned
• Ability to teach and evaluate adult learners; evidence of satisfactory achievement in previous teaching experiences
• Awareness of and sensitivity to educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching or other comparable experience

• 1 year of teaching experience in an Occupational Therapy education program or related teaching experience

Compensation and salary range placement are determined by qualifications and experience. To learn more about range placement, see University Policy S21-2.

L-A / Range 2 - $5,507 - $5,959; L-B / Range 3 - $6,221 - $7,481; L-C / Range 4 - $6,825 - $9,431; L-D / Range 5 - $8,593 - $10,347. Range salaries above are the anticipated monthly salary rate of full-time AY faculty—part-time rates are prorated. There are 6 monthly payments per semester (full-time AY annual salary = rate x 12).

See the Faculty Salary Schedule for more information.

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) or as many as five (5) references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (optional)
• Statement of Expertise, including professional experience, courses you are qualified to teach

This is a continuing open position.

Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director.

Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at clerycompliance.

The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Offers of employment are conditional and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information or if the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Appointment is contingent upon budget and enrollment considerations and subject to order of assignment provisions in the CSU Faculty Association collective bargaining agreement.