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Adjunct Faculty - Occupational Therapy
- Dobbs Ferry, NY, New York, United States
- Faculty Part Time
- $500 - $735.71
Job Summary:
The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates for an adjunct professor position in the Occupational Therapy program. This position involves preparing and delivering lectures, developing course materials, assessing student performance, and providing academic support in areas related to delivery of occupational therapy services across a multitude of practice settings. The adjunct professor will collaborate with department faculty, participate in student advising, and maintain expertise in the field to ensure up-to-date instruction.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
- Prepare and teach in-person and/or online graduate classes, including: using Blackboard to build and share course materials with students, creating syllabi in line with program and university standards, timely submission of feedback and course grades, and meeting all academic course deadlines and policies
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence
- Contribute assessment data and course information as requested
- Provide at least one hour of availability outside of the classroom
- Provide world-class education that prepares students to think and respond critically and creatively in a rapidly changing field-based scientific study and other classroom and field practices
Required Skills & Experience:
- New York State License or eligibility for a NY License as an Occupational Therapist
- Teaching at the collegiate level preferred
- Commitment to working with a diverse population of students
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
- Compensation is based on a semester and calculated on a semi-monthly pay cycle
- Applicants with no teaching experience should have at least two years of professional experience within the discipline
- Area of specialty is dependent on specific program needs
Education Requirements:
- Graduate of an ACOTE accredited OT Program Doctoral Program (OTD), Master’s degree (OT) or a Master’s in a related field with initial certification as an OT required
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Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Benefits Eligible:
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
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