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Position Title OTA Adjunct Instructor (CA, TX, VA) Division Academic Affairs Department/Office OTA - Online
Position Summary Information
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The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program at St. Catherine University invites applications for an Adjunct Lab Instructor and Level I Fieldwork Educator position.
Adjunct Lab Instructors and Level I Fieldwork Educators for the St. Catherine University Occupational Therapy Assistant Program will teach and evaluate students in a face-to-face lab setting to support the curricular content students are learning online. High-need locations include Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; San Jose, CA; and Fairfax, VA. Additional locations include San Antonio, TX; St. Paul, MN; and Redlands, CA.
Lab instructors will lead 4 lab experiences in a 16 week semester across 3 semesters. Each lab experience is 5 hours spent with the students to deliver the content and includes time to set up before and clean-up after the lab. Labs are held on Saturday and Sunday afternoons with pre-lab meetings and responsibilities leading up to the lab weekend. Specific dates are provided at the time of hire. Detailed lab manuals and consultation with faculty will be available for ongoing support.
Additionally, a collaboration meeting is held before the lab with the Course Manager to discuss details of the lab experiences and the content. The Lab Instructors complete a post-survey to communicate strengths and weaknesses of the lab as well as a debrief with the Course Instructor after the lab. These communication expectations support and build a stronger connection to successful student outcomes.
It is expected that face-to-face lab instructors will collaborate with, and accept direction and supervision from, the didactic course instructors who have primary responsibility forteaching the associated online course(s).
Responsibilities:
Adjunct lab instructors report to the Coordinator of OTA Online Programs.
Substitute lab instructors are also needed for occasional coverage, occasionally with short notice.
Contribute to teaching, evaluating and revising course content and learning experiences for the face-to-face labs to promote student learning.
Maintain consistent and on-going communication and coordination with online didactic course instructor teaching the associated online course to ensure labs support course content.
Maintain site and equipment/materials to assure the appropriate amount of materials and the condition of site, equipment, and materials are conducive to an effective learning experience.
Provide excellence in teaching with a diverse student population.
In coordination with the didactic course instructor, provide excellence in labrelated advising.
Use learner-centered strategies.
Adhere to the defined grading procedures and standards in accordance with the grading policies of the University.
Establish positive relationships with students to promote their success.
Model professional attitudes and behaviors.
Provide prompt, quality feedback and advising to students.
Refer students to support services as appropriate.
Participate in appropriate faculty development activities
Participate in regularly scheduled faculty meetings and supervision meetings virtually or face-to-face.
Contribute to a positive educational environment for the students and lab site.
Lab Instructors and Level I Fieldwork Educators are employed on a per-semester basis, usually for no more than twelve credits per academic year. Service as an adjunct does not count toward promotion and tenure. Adjunct Instructors on appointment are expected to meet the clinical, academic and professional responsibilities that are specified in their contracts and are congruent with appointment status.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.
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Preferred Qualifications
We seek creative, adaptable faculty who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes multicultural understanding and cultural fluency, consistent with the University's mission and values. Prior teaching experience preferred.
EEO Statement
Compensation:
Labs: $515 per lab
Fieldwork 1 (virtual): $1500
Fieldwork 1 (in person): $1750
The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.
Application instructions for FACULTY
Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples. For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 20220368-FAC Posting Start Date 07/16/2026 Application Deadline 08/03/2026
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