Faculty Lab Instructor Occupational Therapy

University Of St Augustine For Health Sciences

Job Location:

Saint Augustine, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GENERAL SUMMARY

Lab Instructors have various responsibilities such as organizing/maintaining equipment preparing the lab environment monitoring student progress and facilitating student participation in learning lab instructor communicates with the lead instructor regarding student performance or issues that arise and ensures the delivery of consistent content and may assist with grading practicals and other required assignments.

The qualified candidate must have an entry-level masters degree or higher along with current certification with state board of chosen least 2 years of practical hands-on experience is required in a patient care setting in the successful candidate will have excellent oral communication and organizational skills be responsive to adult student needs and be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.

This is a part-time 15-20 hours per week as scheduled position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares lab environment
Organizes and maintains equipment; proposes equipment orders as needed
Teaches lab component of course
Monitors student progress; gives feedback; facilitates student participation in learning activities
Assesses student performance on practical oral written examinations
Supervises lab assistants (when available)
Reports student grades at end of term to lead instructor
Communicates with lead instructor to ensure consistent content and testing and to recommend changes for upcoming semester
Serves as student-to-university liaison
Upholds student and part-time faculty handbook policies
Promotes professionalism by modeling such behaviors inside and outside the classroom setting
Self-evaluates teaching performance; sets goals for improvement

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

Reports to:Program Director

Positions Supervised:Not applicable

TECHNICAL MANAGERIAL & PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability will be evaluated in part based on performance of each essential accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Masters degree or higher
Prior practical hands-on experience in patient care setting in chosen specialization preferred
Excellent organization and time management skills
Excellent oral communication skills
Professional role model
Able to provide a nurturing respectful learning environment
Responsive to distance education adult student needs
Working knowledge of educational theory and motor skill development
Able to work in a team environment

LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATION

Licensed occupational physical or speech therapist from an accredited university with demonstrated expertise in the area being taught
Current certification with state board of chosen specialization

TRAVEL

Minimal travel required

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
Drives Results - Consistently achieving results even under tough circumstances.
Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels.

Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting e.g. walking standing communicating and other physical functions as necessary.

Lab Instructors are hired for specific assignments which may vary by term. Lab Instructors teaching in a Flex program with weekend labs receive a differential payment of $10 per hour in addition to hourly rate. Compensation is a reasonable estimate and will be determined based on years of clinical and teaching experience.

Required Experience:

GENERAL SUMMARYLab Instructors have various responsibilities such as organizing/maintaining equipment preparing the lab environment monitoring student progress and facilitating student participation in learning lab instructor communicates with the lead instructor regarding student performance or is...