Adjunct Faculty, M.S. in Occupational Therapy - Hickory
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program adjunct faculty have primary responsibility for implementation of the educational curriculum, facilitation of all aspects of student learning in the classroom. This adjunct faculty position in the M.S. in Occupational Therapy program has duties that support the teaching of classes and/or labs within specific specialty areas. To ensure that student learning outcomes are consistent with the curriculum threads of the OT program and ACOTE standards, the syllabi and Canvas Learning Management System are in place. All positions are based on enrollment and subject to available funding.
Type of Appointment
- Faculty: Adjunct Faculty
Position Location
- School of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Sciences, Hickory N.C. campus, in-person
Reporting
- The Lenoir-Rhyne University OT Program Faculty reports to the OT Program Director.
Essential Faculty Duties and Responsibilities of Adjunct Faculty
- Contribute to student instruction and evaluation as course coordinator, lecturer, laboratory instructor, and/or small group discussion facilitator in areas appropriate to clinical experience and educational preparation including actively taking part in assuring the availability of remedial instruction as assigned by the Program Director
Qualifications
- Required master’s degree at a minimum; a master’s degree earned from an accredited OT program is required.
- Required minimum of two years of relevant experience or clinical practice experience in area of gerontology
- Required to have a valid OT license in the State of North Carolina or eligibility to obtain such licensure
- Preferred prior teaching experience or strong desire to educate future OT professionals.
Behavioral Expectations
- Maintain high integrity, confidentiality, and ethical standards
- Maintain a healthy and safe environment
- Maintain and contribute to a professional, respectful, courteous, welcoming and inclusive environment
- Treat other individuals with dignity, respect and kindness
- Adhere to all university policies, procedures, standards, values, and comply with all federal state, and local laws
Position requirements in the role description outlined above indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently.
Lenoir-Rhyne University promotes a welcoming campus environment that is integral to the university's commitment to excellence in engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience nurturing a welcoming community, working with faculty, staff, and/or students from all walks of life and/or incorporating varied perspectives and traditions in their current or previous positions. This commitment is rooted in our Lutheran tradition of fostering wisdom, nurturing vocation, and preparing students for lives of purpose while serving the common good.
About College of Health Sciences
The College of Health Sciences at Lenoir-Rhyne University provides current and practical knowledge and skills that prepares students for success in differing health science careers. The college offers four undergraduate degrees: Exercise Science, Nursing, Public Health, and Sports Management. At the graduate level the college offers: Master of Science Exercise Science, Master of Public Health, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Master of Science Occupational Therapy.
About Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private, comprehensive liberal arts institution founded in 1891, with its traditional campus located in Hickory, North Carolina, a city of more than 40,000. The university has additional graduate centers in Asheville, N.C., and Columbia, S.C. Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lenoir-Rhyne is less than an hour’s drive from Charlotte, and the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of about 365,000. The university offers more than 45 undergraduate and 20 graduate degree programs to approximately 2,400 students. Lenoir-Rhyne University seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build community, and promote responsible leadership for service to the world. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Lenoir-Rhyne promotes diverse campuses open to people from all religious and non-religious backgrounds. Visit www.lr.edu to learn more about the university.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy
Lenoir-Rhyne University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities that are free from discrimination, harassment and retaliation.
LR is committed to creating a safe campus environment for all members of the LR community, including, but not limited to, those who identify as transgender and gender non-conforming. To that end, LR does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including sex stereotypes and sex characteristics), ethnicity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law.
To ensure compliance with federal and state civil rights laws and regulations and to affirm its commitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the educational program, activity and employment, LR has developed internal policies and procedures that provide a prompt, fair and impartial process for those involved in an allegation of discrimination or harassment, and for allegations of retaliation.
LR values and upholds the equal dignity of all members of its community and strives to balance the rights of the parties in the grievance process during what is often a difficult time for all those involved.