Occupational Therapy, Summer Courses - Adjunct Faculty


Position based at Hickory, N.C. campus.

To meet ongoing needs for part-time instructors, Lenoir-Rhyne University maintains adjunct candidate pools by areas of specialty to meet varying semester to semester needs. We encourage you to submit your application online (including attachments for your cover letter and your curriculum vitae). Your cover letter should focus specifically on your teaching experience and your philosophy of teaching. Also, please discuss how your specific expertise would match up to current courses or areas in our program. Review our current academic catalog on the Office of the Registrar page.

According to our regional accreditation requirements, all college instructors should possess at least a Master's degree and at least 18 hours of completed graduate work in the specific field of study. Except in rare cases, Lenoir-Rhyne University will expect at least a Master's degree in the particular field of study in which the instructor is teaching.

Your application materials will be maintained in our archives for at least 18 months. As your vitae changes, we encourage you to update your application by re-submitting your materials.

OT Adjunct Faculty Position Opportunities for Summer Courses:

OCC 503. Principles of Occupational Therapy
This course introduces the history, philosophy and core assumptions of occupational therapy. Students critically analyze areas of occupation including performance skills, performance patterns, activity demands, context(s), and environments, and cultural aspects that influence individuals’ participation in everyday life. Students analyze the impact of disability on occupational performance, participation and well-being. Course introduces students to the scope of Occupational Therapy practice. Four credits.

OCC 574. Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy and Movement Analysis
A detailed examination of the anatomical parts and their relationships in the human body. Emphasis is placed on the musculoskeletal-neural associations as they relate to movement, normal function, and clinical presentations. Lab component prepares students for recognizing palpable landmarks and making range of motion and strength assessments as necessary for client evaluations. Three credits. (Summer) The grade of B- or better is required for progression to the occupational therapy graduate program.

OCC 574L. Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy and Movement Analysis
One credit.

OCC 584. Applied Neuroscience for Rehabilitation
The structure and function of the central and peripheral parts of the human nervous system are reviewed to prepare the student for clinical practice. The lab includes activities that introduce commonly performed neurological tests and exemplify neurological processes that are likely encountered in clinical practice. Three credits. (Summer) The grade of B- or better is required for progression to the occupational therapy graduate program.

OCC 584L. Applied Neuroscience for Rehabilitation Lab
One credit.

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