Temporary Faculty Pool, Occupational Therapy

Temporary Faculty Pool, Occupational Therapy Job no: 556719 Work type: Instructional Faculty
- Temporary/Lecturer

Location:
Dominguez Hills Categories: Unit 3
- CFA – California Faculty Association, Temporary, Time Varies, Faculty – Health Sciences, Faculty – Human Development, On-site (work in-person at business location) The Department of Occupational Therapy at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites highly qualified, motivated, and well‑organized applicants for a pool of temporary part‑time teaching appointments. At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all its forms, including race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. Candidates should demonstrate experience teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values. The mission of the CSUDH Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program and Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) Program is to prepare entry‑level clinical practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to practice in traditional as well as emerging occupational therapy roles with an excellent foundation for later specialization and lifelong learning. The MSOT and OTD Programs are structured to help students prepare for a professional career focused on helping people achieve skills and utilize resources to live independent and meaningful lives. The programs aim to produce client‑centered therapists with enhanced critical thinking abilities, capable of researching, developing, implementing, and evaluating procedures with a high degree of independent judgment and consulting with other health‑care team members when appropriate. The temporary faculty pool is continuously open, and positions are filled based on student enrollment and authorized funding. Candidates may need to be available to begin teaching on short notice. The Fall term begins in late August and ends in mid‑December; the Spring term begins mid‑January and ends in mid‑May. Opportunities for teaching during Summer Sessions may also be available. Responsibilities Promote the University’s mission, vision, and core values Adhere to CSUDH Policies and Procedures, including all Guidelines stated on the University Faculty Handbook Develop course syllabus, course evaluations, and learning activities that meet course objectives, program learning outcomes, and accreditation requirements Provide up‑to‑date occupational therapy course content in line with current professional trends and practice demands Implement appropriate instructional methods and technology that enhance student learning outcomes Maintain office hours and be accessible to students, faculty, and staff Provide timely, appropriate, and constructive student feedback that elicits critical thinking, enhances clinical reasoning, and promotes professional development Contribute to curriculum development and the department strategic plan goals Participate in faculty meetings as well as department and university events Participate in evaluation processes that determine instructional effectiveness Prepare and submit instructional records, reports, and grades according to university policy Qualifications Required Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college or university level and who can furnish evidence of strong teaching. Preferred Qualifications A Master’s degree in the field relevant to the curriculum or related discipline. A PhD, a Post‑professional OTD, or extensive professional experience is required for teaching upper‑division core courses (300‑ or 400‑level). Experience teaching undergraduates from diverse ages, socioeconomic, cultural, and academic backgrounds. Employment Requirement Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside the state. CSU follows the California State University (CSU) Out‑of‑State Employment Policy. Salary and Benefit Information Initial rank and salary for lecturer faculty are based on professional experience and educational background and are determined by the hiring department. Most new lecturers are hired at the Lecturer A or B rank. As of July 2024, the classification salary ranges for the respective ranks are: The