Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant; OTA)

Cape Fear Community College

Full Time Benefits

Instructional (Faculty)

Opens: 10/08/2026

Closes: 10/31/2026

01/04/2027

Full Time

Full Time

Required Minimum Education/Training:

• A baccalaureate degree or higher awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized regional or national accrediting body. The baccalaureate degree is not limited to a degree in occupational therapy.
• Graduate of an ACOTE accredited Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant program. For degrees from institutions in countries other the United States, ACOTE will determine an alternative and equivalent eternal review process.

Required

Minimum Experience:

• Two years clinical experience as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in an adult physical condition setting- including but not limited to skilled nursing, rehab, etc..

License:

• Hold a current NC Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant license, initially certified nationally and credentialed according to state requirements

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Is qualified to teach in an occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant educational setting based on clinical and academic appointment experiences.
• Is proficient in course development, instruction, evaluation, and academic advising.
• Experience as an Academic Fieldwork Educator for occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant students.
• One years’ experience as an instructor in an ACOTE accredited occupational therapy program or in curriculum development.

DEFINITION:

To provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students and assist in program development.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives general supervision from the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students.
• Develop class outlines and establish guidelines for various courses; prepare lesson plans and supplemental teaching materials; schedule classroom activities and select appropriate texts.
• Encourage a variety of teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and clinical applications.
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student academic and clinical performance; grade and record individual scores
• Review available instructional materials; estimate time, materials, and equipment required for various assignments; submit requests for materials, supplies and equipment to program director
• Supervise the use of and operation of various instructional equipment; provide instructional demonstrations on mechanical machinery or other equipment as appropriate; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate.
• Participate in systematic program evaluation.
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation and change; ensure that the curriculum contributes to the development of skills, knowledge and abilities, which prepare students to enter into the profession
• Act as an advisor and counselor to students; provide individual tutoring to students outside of the classroom as needed
• Attend faculty and advisory committee meetings as required.
• Assist in training and calibration of new part-time clinical faculty; clinical protocols, use of instructional equipment and materials.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and databases according to program needs.
• Stay abreast of new developments and changes in various assigned academic fields and clinical setting; participate in professional development programs, observation at fieldwork sites, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and procedures related to required teaching area.
• Participate in student recruitment efforts.
• Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and programs
• Serve as liaison for the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program with other health science programs, college departments, division, agencies, industries, organizations, and community partners.

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