Adjunct - Occupational Therapy Program

Location : DSU Downtown, 120 N State Street, Dover
Job Type: ADJ-Adjuncts
Job Number: 2022-00139
Division: CHBS
Opening Date: 06/01/2026


General Description of the Position
Adjunct faculty members will teach courses in the Master of Occupational Therapy Program at Delaware State University. Applicants with expertise in all areas of Occupational Therapy are welcome to apply. Applicants whose area of expertise meets the current needs of the program will be contacted.


The University expects that each member of the faculty will display a high degree of professionalism. By accepting and assuming a faculty position, your duties include, but are not limited to, the following professional responsibilities and obligations:

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

1. Prepare for and teach courses within area of expertise as assigned for the semester hired.
2. To maintain professionalism, competence and knowledge of subject matter and strive to keep informed of contemporary development in the field of specialization through reading and research;
3. To meet each class as scheduled and conduct each class according to the highest professional standards;
4. To distribute to each student at the beginning of the semester a syllabus for each course containing the course description, course objectives, policies concerning attendance, course requirements, and criteria for grading;
5. To be available to students for advising and counseling on matters regarding their academic performance and progress in class;
6. To treat all students fairly, impartially, and with understanding;
7. To maintain adherence to course descriptions in accordance with the syllabus and the Course Catalog;
8. To adhere to deadlines and schedules established for the timely reporting of grades and for other matters related to student registration and record keeping;
9. To keep an accurate and complete class roll book; immediately following the reporting of final grades, a copy of the class roll book will be turned in to the Department Chairpersons. The system for computing final grades should be clearly stated in the roll book.

The individual in this job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities:

1. Three years of clinical experience in the field of Occupational Therapy, teaching, or supervision of students preferred
2. Communicate (speech, written) clearly with OT Faculty and students

Qualification Standards

1. Must possess or be eligible for a Delaware Occupational Therapy License
2. Be in good professional standing
3. Master's degree, OTD, Ph.D., other terminal degree, and/or credentials related to the area of expertise.

Performance Standards & EEO Statement
Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.
EEO Statement

Delaware State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or disability, veteran or military status, gender identity or genetic information. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The University is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices.

Equal opportunity employer/program'' and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities''.
This position is not eligible for benefits.