Part Time, Clinical Preceptor-Psychosocial OTA Fieldwork Level I •

Category : : Part-Time Hourly

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Department : : Health Science Education

Locations : : Branchburg, NJ

Posted : : Sep 24, 2025

Closes : : Open Until Filled

Type : : Per Diem

Ref. No. : : Clinical Preceptor Psychosocial OTA

Salary Type : : Hourly

Salary Range : : $55.00 - $55.00

Position ID : : 193208

About Raritan Valley Community College :

Ranked by BestColleges.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory, a 1,000-seat Theatre, an Honors College for high achieving students and much more.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description :

We are seeking dynamic and innovative practitioners to join our instructional team on a part-time basis. The program is offered as a full-time day program; therefore, instructors must be able to commit to this schedule.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program is seeking a qualified Clinical Preceptor to provide instruction in the Psychosocial OTA course at our Plainfield, NJ site. This position requires a commitment of one day per week (Wednesdays).

Essential Duties :

• Supervising a group of four OTA students during their clinical experience.
• Guiding students in the preparation of fieldwork group activities.
• Facilitating group sessions in collaboration with students.
• Assisting students in the development of group protocols.
• Conducting student evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
• Provide instruction with the focus on teaching and learning to help ensure students in each class successfully meet all course outcomes and classroom objectives.
• Participate in the curriculum monitoring and development process by providing feedback on the curriculum to PDs and / or the System-level curriculum team.
• Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school / campus academic and attendance policies.

Requirements :

Minimum of an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant / Bachelor's degree or higher as an Occupational Therapist.

Current New Jersey OT / OTA license.

2 or more years' experience in the field of Mental Health, Occupational Therapy / Occupational Therapy Assistant.

1 to 2 years' experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.

Computer-based skills. (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills)

Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines. Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school / campus constituents. Ability to create and complete projects without continued direct supervision.

Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters.

Application Instructions :

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

RVCC's starting rate and rank are commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter, resume and an unofficial transcript online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.