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Adjunct Professor - Lab - Occupational Therapy

UnityPoint Health - Allen College

The Allen College Master of Science Program in Occupational Therapy is currently seeking to hire an occupational therapy practitioner to serve as an adjunct faculty for the 2024 fall semester. Adjunct faculty are supervised by the Program Director/Chair or Dean.

In compliance with the Clery Act, Allen College publishes an Annual Security report containing three previous years of crime statistics, institutional policies concerning campus safety, and a fire safety report. The report is available at  ASR Report – Final 9-27-23.pdf (allencollege.edu) . A paper copy is available upon request.

Allen College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Allen College was recognized in The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For in 2023. Allen College was given Honor Roll status and received recognition in several categories including: job satisfaction and support; compensation and benefits; mission and pride; supervisor/department chair effectiveness; confidence in senior leadership; faculty and staff well-being; shared governance; and faculty experience.

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• Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a  Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022  by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
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1. Collaborate with and provide support to lead instructor in the course.
2. Promote and maintain collaborative relationships between college and clinical agencies.
3. Teaching: (with direction and guidance of lead instructor) Assist with classroom preparation, instruction, supervision and evaluation.
4. Contribute to testing and evaluation of student performance.
5. Present course information materials as requested by the lead instructor.
6. Provide a positive role model and professional attitude toward students and the teaching process.
7. Maintain safety and confidentiality in accord with college/program policy

• A doctorate degree in occupational therapy from a regionally accredited institution is preferred; however, a master’s or bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy may be considered per applicant’s expertise and clinical experience.
• Licensed as an occupational therapist in the state of Iowa.
• Prior teaching experience in occupational therapy is preferred, but not required.
• A minimum of the equivalence of at least 1 year of full-time clinical experience in occupational therapy is required. At least three years of clinical experience in occupational therapy is preferred.
• Current clinical skills and demonstrated competency in practice.
• Ability to practice in an ethical manner, according to licensure expectations.
• Ability to follow all expectations of safety and confidentiality.
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the College and to Allen College’s core values to foster unity, own the moment, champion excellence and seize opportunities.
• Valid driver’s license in Iowa and means of transportation.