Assistant Professor - OT
Assistant Professor - OT
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Job Description
Why work for Nebraska Methodist College:
Nebraska Methodist College located in Omaha Nebraska is an accredited private notforprofit nursing and healthcare college. Its where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a closeknit caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1100 students NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health.
NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through servicelearning experiences communitybased education and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum.
OUR MISSION
As a health professions institution we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and wellbeing of the community.
We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at joining Nebraska Methodist College you become part of a larger community. With Nebraska Methodist Health System we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch going above and beyond for a patients needs or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
Job Summary:
Location: Methodist CollegeAddress: 720 N. 87th St. Omaha NE
Deliver effective student instruction labs and community engagement activities in a hybrid model to support student learning outcomes and meet accreditation requirements.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
Teaching
Factors: Instructional Responsibilities: Demonstrate effective instructional methodology (see Section 2.5.1 of NMC Policy Manual .
Command of the subject and use of effective teaching/learning methods.
Clear formulation of learning objectives/outcomes demonstrated by thorough course planning and thorough preparation for individual classroom laboratory and/or clinical sessions.
Skill in communicating with students and challenging them to go beyond what is required.
Effective course implementation through the use of a variety of instructional methods as appropriate to foster an environment to stimulate student interest and pursuit of learning.
Integrity openmindedness and objectivity in presenting material.
Ability to relate the subject to other areas of knowledge.
Collaboration with other faculty in the development of curriculum.
Systematic assessment of student learning.
Provision of constructive feedback in a timely manner to students to foster professional development.
Punctuality and reliability in conduct of classes.
Course revision as needed to increase effectiveness
Scholarly Creative and Professional Activities
Please assign Overall Rating in accordance with the factor listed below.
Factor: Participates in scholarship in work that is well expressed innovative comprehensive and visible and appropriate to rank in accordance with the Boyer Model of Scholarship (see Sections 2.5.2.2 of the NMC Policy Manual).
- Professional College and Community Service.
Factors: Contributes to the welfare of others through a variety of means at the College and in the community.
Is engaged and participates in expected service activities in accordance with Section 2.5.3.1.1 of NMC Policy Manual.
Is effectively engaged in encouraged service activities in accordance with Section 2.5.3.1.2 of NMC Policy Manual.
Is effectively engaged in community/professional service activities in accordance with Section 2.5.3.1.3 of NMC Policy Manual.
Schedule:
Mon Fri; normal business hours
Job Description:
Job Requirements
Education
- Masters degree in Occupational Therapy
Experience
License/Certifications
- Where appropriate Nebraska licensure and national certifications are required of faculty employed at Nebraska Methodist College.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Ability to develop and deliver course content in a hybrid learning environment.
- Actively foster meaningful and effective interprofessional collaboration and communication with faculty students healthcare professionals and the community.
- Technological proficiency in standard office applications personal computer Teams and YouTube.
- Knowledge of various teaching methods and adult learning styles.
- Organizational and time management skills to balance teaching professional development and service responsibilities.
- Proficiency in curricular design assessment and alignment with accreditation standards.
- Ability to mentor students in professional development clinical reasoning and evidencebased practice.
- Ability to stay current with emerging trends and advancements in occupational therapy and higher education.
- Ability to foster a support learning environment and sense of belonging.
Physical Requirements
Weight Demands
- Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
- NOTE: Faculty who work with students completing clinical assignments will be required to meet Medium Work standardsexerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity
- Occasionally Performed 133:
- Balancing
- Climbing
- Carrying
- Crawling
- Crouching
- Distinguish colors
- Kneeling
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Reaching
- Standing
- Stooping/bending
- Twisting
- Walking
- Frequently Performed 3466:
- Hearing
- Repetitive Motions
- Seeing/Visual
- Speaking/talking
- Constantly Performed 67100:
- Fingering/Touching
- Grasping
- Keyboarding/typing
- Sitting
Job Hazards
- Not Related:
- Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
- Physical hazards (noise temperature lighting wet floors outdoors sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
- Equipment/Machinery/Tools
- Explosives (pressurized gas)
- Electrical Shock/Static
- Radiation Alpha Beta and Gamma (particles such as Xray Cat Scan Gamma Knife etc)
- Rare 133:
- Chemical agents (Toxic Corrosive Flammable Latex)
- Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
About Methodist:
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa more than 30 clinic locations a nursing and allied health college and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891 service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance health education outreach to our diverse communities and populations and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
