Teaching Faculty (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
Job description
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) invites applications for qualified individuals to join our faculty to support the mission and vision of the largest institution of higher education in Virginia. This position is available beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year. The primary responsibility of a faculty member at NOVA is to provide quality instruction. NOVA faculty are expected to excel in teaching strategies and classroom management that fully engage students in a classroom, laboratory, or online platform, and engage students in individual conferences and related activities. NOVA faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity in order to build stronger citizens within the community. All faculty must be available to teach day, evening, and weekend classes at any of the College’s campuses or off-site locations.
Duties and Tasks:
Full-time teaching faculty members are responsible for teaching courses offered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats. Full-time 9-month teaching faculty carry a normal teaching load of 12-15 credit hours and 15-20 contact hours per semester. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on division/campus/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in their discipline.
Essential Functions:
NOVA faculty are expected to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports in a timely manner; teach the courses using established texts; conduct requisite student conferences; hold required office hours; attend to assigned divisional and college duties; contribute to the development of the program of instruction; adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations; answer emails in a responsible fashion; maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization; and advise students.
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- The ability to effectively teach Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) concepts in the classroom.
- Ability to use technology to enhance classroom instruction.
- Ability to use on-line resources and Learning Management Systems.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.
- Additionally, a thorough understanding of the NOVA OTA program’s curriculum design and ACOTE standards related to fieldwork.
- Knowledge and understanding of the program’s fieldwork policies and procedures.
- Ability to teach a combination of day, evening, weekend, and online classes.
- The ability to be flexible to work at any of the College’s locations.
- Must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body.
- Must be nationally certified by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and currently licensed to practice occupational therapy in the state of Virginia.
- Current American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) member.
- Must have a minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapy practitioner. Experience complying with fieldwork requirements of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
- Must be compliant with the code of ethics of the profession of Occupational Therapy.
- Master’s degree. Qualifying degree must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
- Background in clinical education coordination and/or academic fieldwork coordination.
- A minimum of one year of full-time teaching experience.
- Experience partnering with fieldwork educators to ensure that fieldwork opportunities align with the programmatic objectives and curriculum design.
- Completion of AOTA Fieldwork Educator Certificate Program.
- Clinical expertise in areas of neuro, pediatrics, and adult physical disabilities.
- Background in the latest Canvas interface.
- Experience teaching in the community college environment.
- Experience with and preparation for teaching culturally, linguistically, socio-economically, and academically diverse students at the college-level.
- College-level teaching experience.
- Experience with a diverse campus population.
- Certification in teaching hybrid or online courses.
We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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