Adjunct Faculty - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Adjunct Faculty - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Salary

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Location

Amarillo, TX

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

202400764

Division

Occupational Therapy Assistan

Department

10_11_04_421035 - (OTHA) - Occupational Therapy Assistant

Opening Date

06/23/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

LH

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Summary

At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Adjunct Faculty - Occupational Therapy Assistant who will be all-in on our mission and who will perform duties primarily related to teaching courses in occupational therapy and may be responsible for coordinating academic fieldwork. Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom, laboratory, online courses, or tech-sponsored classes, and in immediate preparation for assigned courses. Instructors are expected to maintain and improve competence in subjects being taught and prepare teaching materials. As academic fieldwork coordinator, the OTA will ensure compliance with ACOTE 2023 C Standards including handling fieldwork educators, fieldwork sites and student placements.

This position is filled on an as needed basis, contingent upon institutional needs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Required: Associate degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Three (3) years of clinical/healthcare experience as an occupational therapy assistant. Experience must include direct hands-on clinical practice experience as an occupational therapy assistant and professional experience as a fieldwork educator or documentation of training in the roles and responsibilities of a fieldwork educator.

Preferred: Five (5) years of clinical/healthcare experience as an occupational therapy assistant.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:

Required:

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure by the State of Texas.
• Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) as a certified occupational therapy assistant.

MEMBERSHIPS:

Required: Must hold (or obtain within 30 days of hire) membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Effectively teach assigned course(s) utilizing appropriate and engaging instructional methods and techniques which include teaching activities, classroom instruction, directing projects, and assisting with student coursework, research and internships.
• Plan, develop/create and present organized classroom teaching and learning opportunities for students in accordance with approved course outlines.
• Utilize a course syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Create engaging lesson plan that promote student involvement and application of the material.
• Design and implement assessments to measure student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them of their progress.
• Student advisement on a regular basis in the areas of conduct and responsibilities to enter the profession, progress and academic standing, fieldwork education.
• Create a written professional development plan.
• Participate in OTA department strategic plan development, evaluation and revision.
• Participate in OTA program curriculum design development, evaluation and revision.
• Participate in OTA course design development, evaluation and revision.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance and academic performance.
• Advise students of progress in course(s) in person, by electronic communication, or other available methods.
• Attend orientation, meetings, and training opportunities as required.
• Collaborate with the program director to obtain supplies needed for course(s) taught.
• Submit college reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Perform other work-related duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Documented current expertise in their assigned area(s) of teaching responsibility and student advisement, including knowledge of resources for student well-being.
• Excellent oral and written command of the English language and grammar is required.
• Ability to maintain regular two-way communication and collaborate in a professional relationship with the program director.
• Ability to ensure professional two-way communication at all levels of responsibility.
• Ability to maintain regular communication with students and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
• Ability to provide teaching opportunities on campus, starting and ending classes on time and utilizing the instructional time to the highest level of benefit for the learners.
• Ability to understand and apply learner-centered and high impact instructional methods.
• Ability to work under stress, work independently and as a team player.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times, especially when dealing with resistance or hostility, and to provide an exemplary level of customer service to all internal, external customers, vendors, community leaders, etc.
• Skills in computer operation, multimedia classroom instructional software, and willingness to learn new computer software.
• Ability to demonstrate and maintain competence in the use of instructional technology.
• Ability to demonstrate competence in teaching field and related technologies.
• Ability to educate one's self regarding Amarillo College policies.

Salary: Amarillo College Pay Grades, please review the TEACHING OVERLOAD COMPENSATION and ADJUNCT FACULTY COMPENSATION chart to view the salary pay scale. This is based on your highest level of education.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary).

Work Environment: This job may operate in a classroom, online, or tech supported setting. This role routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment such as audio/video-recorders, computers, phones, and copy machines.

Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Amarillo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Part-time employees are entitled to a free gym membership at the First Bank Southwest Fitness center, Free tuition up to 6 credits per semester, and a generous retirement plan.

Employer Amarillo College

Address 2201 S Washington St

PO Box 447

Amarillo, Texas, 79109

Phone 806-371-5040

Website https://www.actx.edu/