What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program – This opening requires Pediatric Experience. position at Walters State Community College?
Job Title: Adjunct of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program – This opening requires Pediatric Experience.
Campus Location: Walters State Community College - Niswonger Campus (Greeneville, TN) (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC campuses.)
Job Purpose: Delivering educational lectures and lab/clinical training opportunities for OTA students in compliance with ACOTE accreditation standards and Walters State Community College policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
Teach classroom, laboratory, online, and/or clinical instruction in assigned Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) courses in accordance with approved curriculum and course objectives.
Develop and implement effective teaching strategies that promote student engagement, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and achievement of learning outcomes.
Evaluate student performance through examinations, assignments, practical assessments, and/or other evaluation methods; provide timely and constructive feedback.
Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance, grades, clinical competencies, and other required documentation.
Adhere to the policies and procedures of Walters State Community College, the Health Division, and the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Comply with class schedules as to dates of classes, time in class and final exam schedule. Start class in a timely manner. Arrive early to class to be prepared for the students.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Must have at least an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university by a USDE recognized regional or national accrediting body.
Licensed or license eligible in State of Tennessee as OT or OTA
Minimum of 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time work experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Documentation of knowledge and noted clinical experience in pediatric occupational therapy (e.g., length of employment, continuing education, certifications), including assessment, intervention planning, developmental progression, and therapeutic techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
Documentation of expertise in the assigned area of teaching responsibility
Teaching experience with a group of individuals, preferably in the field of Occupational Therapy.
Current NBCOT OTA certification
Behavioral Core Competencies:
Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department, the division, and the college to provide well-developed courses and programs of study.
Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches, and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.
Inspires improvement to advance the College’s mission while preserving institutional principles and character; recognizes and rewards people whose actions support organizational change efforts.
Considers the impact and efficiency of decisions prior to deciding on a specific course of action in deference to WSCC’s benefactors and supporters.
Leadership & Supervisory: This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but is expected to participate as part of a team in conjunction with other health programs faculty.
Environment & Working Conditions: Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations, well lit, and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions. Exposure to disease could be potentially hazardous. Exposure to bodily fluids can occasionally occur.
Physical Demands (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):
Large amounts of time spent looking at computer monitors could lead to some eye strain, stress, or headache issues.
Repetitive stress injuries could occur.
Travel to local areas may be required.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.
REQ#504407
Posting Closes: Monday, July 6, 2026
Campus Location: Walters State Community College - Niswonger Campus (Greeneville, TN) (Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC campuses.)
Job Purpose: Delivering educational lectures and lab/clinical training opportunities for OTA students in compliance with ACOTE accreditation standards and Walters State Community College policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
Teach classroom, laboratory, online, and/or clinical instruction in assigned Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) courses in accordance with approved curriculum and course objectives.
Develop and implement effective teaching strategies that promote student engagement, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and achievement of learning outcomes.
Evaluate student performance through examinations, assignments, practical assessments, and/or other evaluation methods; provide timely and constructive feedback.
Maintain accurate and timely records of student attendance, grades, clinical competencies, and other required documentation.
Adhere to the policies and procedures of Walters State Community College, the Health Division, and the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
Comply with class schedules as to dates of classes, time in class and final exam schedule. Start class in a timely manner. Arrive early to class to be prepared for the students.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Must have at least an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university by a USDE recognized regional or national accrediting body.
Licensed or license eligible in State of Tennessee as OT or OTA
Minimum of 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time work experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Documentation of knowledge and noted clinical experience in pediatric occupational therapy (e.g., length of employment, continuing education, certifications), including assessment, intervention planning, developmental progression, and therapeutic techniques.
Preferred Qualifications:
Documentation of expertise in the assigned area of teaching responsibility
Teaching experience with a group of individuals, preferably in the field of Occupational Therapy.
Current NBCOT OTA certification
Behavioral Core Competencies:
Empowers and motivates students to learn effectively.
Works effectively with other faculty and administrators within the department, the division, and the college to provide well-developed courses and programs of study.
Is a team player and contributes to the department and the division with new ideas and approaches, and uses professional development opportunities to expand instructional vision.
Inspires improvement to advance the College’s mission while preserving institutional principles and character; recognizes and rewards people whose actions support organizational change efforts.
Considers the impact and efficiency of decisions prior to deciding on a specific course of action in deference to WSCC’s benefactors and supporters.
Leadership & Supervisory: This position has no supervisory responsibilities, but is expected to participate as part of a team in conjunction with other health programs faculty.
Environment & Working Conditions: Office environment is temperature controlled with occasional fluctuations, well lit, and free from loud noises and unnecessary interruptions. Exposure to disease could be potentially hazardous. Exposure to bodily fluids can occasionally occur.
Physical Demands (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):
Large amounts of time spent looking at computer monitors could lead to some eye strain, stress, or headache issues.
Repetitive stress injuries could occur.
Travel to local areas may be required.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.
REQ#504407
Posting Closes: Monday, July 6, 2026