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Occupational Therapy - Adjunct - Spokane Falls Community College

Position Number: 6575430
Location: Spokane, WA
Position Type: Health - Physical & Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy - Adjunct - Spokane Falls Community College

Community Colleges of Spokane

Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department: SFCC Allied Health

Open Continuous

Starting salary for this position is: $40.83 - $86.87 per hour based on workload category.

This is an adjunct (part-time) position. Compensation will be pro-rated according to the amount of workload assigned. Spokane Colleges reserves the right to cancel this recruitment without notice. Academic employees are represented by the Association of Higher Education (AHE), which is affiliated with NEA and WEA. Membership is optional.
About Us

Spokane Falls Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 6,000 students with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs across a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington.

Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.
About the Occupational Therapy - Adjunct - Spokane Falls Community College

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares for and instructs classes in the OTA program through on-ground and virtual modalities.
Provides responsive and timely communication and availability to students for academic consulting and support in a manner appropriate to meet student needs (in-person or virtual office hours, email, etc.).
Actively participates in and contributes to departmental meeting and required trainings.
Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process; evaluates student progress and provides clear, timely feedback.
Demonstrates commitment to advancing diversity, promoting equity, and preparing students to live responsibly in an increasingly global civilization.
Complies with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities; follows established procedures in areas such as printing, turning in grades, bookstore orders, office support, student financial aid requirements, safety and health issues and related administrative processes.
Models professional decorum and mutual respect in personal interactions
Complies with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements
Supports and advances the strategic plan of Spokane Colleges and perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education Requirements:
- Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs): Minimum of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Occupational Therapists (OTs): Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
Current license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapist in Washington State or ability to secure the license prior to employment.
Two years of clinical practice experience.
Registered by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT)
Ability to teach OTA specific courses in a variety of content areas.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

5 or more years of clinical practice experience.
Teaching expertise, evidence of excellence in teaching.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.
Benefits Information

Adjunct faculty must work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full-time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only). Once determined to be eligible, benefits begin on the first day of the month following the beginning of the quarter. Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan; leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.

Public Employees Benefits Board

Additional benefits information
Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
Resume.
References - the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu.

Equal Opportunity Institution

Spokane Colleges does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding their child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:
Fred Davis | Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040

To apply, please visit: https://careers.ccs.spokane.edu/jobs/occupational-therapy-adjunct-spokane-falls-community-college-spokane-washington-united-states