Adjunct Faculty - Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program

Adjunct Faculty - Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program

Specialty Areas: Orthopedic/musculoskeletal expertise/anatomy/kinesiology

South College - We are one of the nation's fastest growing institutions of higher learning ... come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

OTD Adjunct Faculty Description

South College invites dynamic and experienced occupational therapy practitioners to join the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program as adjunct faculty at our Knoxville campus. We seek educators with expertise in orthopedics, kinesiology, and functional and clinical anatomy to contribute to our mission of developing competent, compassionate, and evidence-based occupational therapy professionals.

Adjunct faculty will teach and mentor students within the hybrid OTD program, which integrates online didactic instruction with hands-on lab and simulation experiences. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching, professional integrity, and a commitment to student-centered learning aligned with ACOTE standards and the South College philosophy of excellence in health professions education.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, evidence-informed instruction in human movement, functional anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics, and movement analysis through hybrid learning formats (synchronous, asynchronous, and on-site laboratory instruction).
• Facilitate student learning related to body alignment, joint structure, muscle action, movement dysfunction, professional reasoning, diagnostic imaging, and the relationship between movement and occupational performance across clinical conditions and practice settings.
• Design and facilitate lab experiences that promote professional reasoning, hands-on skills, and application to occupational therapy practice.
• Evaluate student learning outcomes using diverse assessment methods and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with program faculty to ensure course content alignment with the OTD curriculum and ACOTE standards.
• Support professional behaviors, ethical reasoning, and interprofessional collaboration among OTD students.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training, and ongoing program improvement as appropriate for adjunct faculty.

Requirements

Education

• Earned Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.

Required Licensure

• Current licensure (or eligibility) as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Tennessee.

Required Experience

• Minimum of three years of clinical experience with expertise in orthopedics, physical rehabilitation, movement analysis, anatomy, kinesiology, or related occupational therapy practice areas.
• Strong communication, organization, and technology skills for hybrid instruction.

Preferred Experience

• Experience teaching at the graduate level or mentoring OT students.
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS or similar online platforms.

Other

• Ability to travel to Knoxville, TN for on-site labs