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Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor

Company: McHenry County College

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Job Description:

Full-time, Tenure-track Faculty Position

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Management of the occupational therapy assistant program, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, selection of faculty and staff, maintenance of accreditation and commitment to strategies for professional development. Oversee the coordination of field work and collaborating sites. Uphold program accreditation standards to achieve and maintain accreditation. Teach approximately 15 contact hours per week. Available to teach daytime, evening and weekend classes, as needed. Assist with curriculum development through preparation of additional courses or seminars to enhance current programming. Assessment of student learning. Work cooperatively within the department, the division and throughout the college in striving for educational excellence. Keep appraised of external agency regulations and changes to regulations that directly impact a particular curriculum. Work with colleagues in high schools and four-year institutions to facilitate articulation of appropriate courses with those institutions.

Minimum position requirements: Licensed as an occupational therapist or certified as an occupational therapy assistant. Minimum of 5 years experience in the field of occupational therapy, including practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. Administrative or supervisory experience. Prefer Master’s Degree in occupational therapy or related field. At least one year full-time teaching experience. Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and willingness to use educational technology. Commitment to the mission of the community college, teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds and learning styles. Candidates should submit: (1) current resume and a MCC Employment Application; (2) letter of application including a statement addressing how they would enrich MCC students’ educational experience; (3) transcripts; (4) proof of occupational therapist license or occupational therapy assistant certification; (5) three references (including names, addresses and phone numbers).

Application Deadline: Application review begins January 25, 2010, and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Visit our website: www.mchenry.edu to view job description and application requirements or contact the Office of Human Resources, A244.

“MCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY IN ITS COLLEGE COMMUNITY.”

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