About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by BestColleges.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory, a 1,000-seat Theatre, an Honors College for high achieving students and much more.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit .

Job Description:

We are seeking dynamic and innovative practitioners to join our instructional team on an adjunct basis beginning January 2024. The OTA Program is offered as a full time day program; therefore, instructors must be able to commit to this schedule.

Seeking instruction in the following occupational therapy assistant courses: OTAH 102 OTA Stages of Human Development

This course focuses on the study of human development from birth through senescence, including the acquisition of controlled movement patterns in infancy, general principles of stability, mobility, and equilibrium as they influence posture and movement, and the neurological processes involved in the acquisition of motor control and motor learning. Also discussed will be the outcomes of early nervous system injury/impairment and the quality of movement deficits throughout one's development. Upon completion of this course the OTA student will be expected to demonstrate an efficient understanding of the aforementioned typical and atypical patterns of development, including neuromotor organization and development and postural control, as well as the specific chronological development of fine motor, gross motor, visual-motor, sensory-motor, graphomotor, and oral-motor skills. A combination of instructional tools, group discussions, student presentations, reflection, and case studies will be used as teaching tools.

Classroom instructor position requires preparation of classroom lecture, curriculum review and student evaluations.

Provide instruction with the focus on teaching and learning to help assure students in each class successfully meet all course outcomes and classroom objectives.

Participate in curriculum monitoring and development process by providing feedback on curriculum to PDs and/or System-level curriculum team.

Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the classes to be taught with a Master's degree preferred.

Current OT/OTA license

3 to 5 years' experience in the field of Adult/Geriatric/ Physical Disabilities Occupational Therapy/ Occupational Therapy Assistant

One to two years' experience in instruction or formalized education process, preferably in a post-secondary or college institution.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.

Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills)

Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines. Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents. Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision

Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

RVCC's starting rate and rank are commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter, resume and an unofficial transcript online, by clicking the "apply now" button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.