Part-Time Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Waco, TX

Job Type : Part-Time

Job Number : 00448

Division (Department) : Instruction & Student Engagement

Department (Division) : Health Professions

Opening Date : 06 / 17 / 2025

LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO EXEMPLIFY OUR COLLEGE VALUES

Communications : We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence : We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness : We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity : We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People : We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

Application will not be considered until ALL required documents are received.

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION

Provide course instruction within the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program, as assigned. Plan, supervise and evaluate student skills, simulation on campus and clinical experience in assigned health care facilities. Responsible for didactic and clinical instruction, including theory, lab, simulation, and clinical experiences. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to : maintaining office hours, promoting and supporting extra-curricular activities, working across departments to develop student communication, computation, and problem-solving skills. Faculty are expected to accept courses as assigned which could include non-traditional venues, such as evening, weekend, dual credit, and / or online courses, and must be able to travel to clinical facilities and be flexible to teach as needed.

NOTE : This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Physical effort-restricted : Sustained posture or intense attentiveness for prolonged periods. Light lifting (less than 30 lbs.), some walking, pushing, and pulling on a regular basis. Work environment-Minimal hazard / exposure : Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

BENEFITS :

Part-Time Retirement. Participation in Medicare Part A, but not Social Security (FICA).

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

Education : Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Therapy Assistant OR Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Experience : Three years of clinical experience / non-teaching experience as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or Occupational Therapist (OT)

Special Requirement : Current Texas licensure as an OT / OTA and NBCOT certification

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit .

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS :

• Online Employment Application
• Resume
• Copies of college transcripts

MCC provides equal educational opportunities to all individuals and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, or other legally protected category in its educational programs, activities, or employment. http : / / www.mclennan.edu / employees / policy-manual / docs / E-XXXIV.pdf