Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Professor (60%)/Coordinator (40%)

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: coordination of instructional programs and/or teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The position is split at 40% for all activities in the position summary and 60% for direct course instruction. Additional reassign time will be provided during periods of accreditation review and reporting as required by compliance with 2023 ACOTE Standard A.2.1.

Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8). For more information on the step placement process, please click here.

The assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

• OTA 100 - Intro to OT
• OTA 142 - Intro to Clinical Practice in Physical Dysfunction
• OTA 163 - Practice Skills for Second Rotation OTA Level II Fieldwork (sometimes)
• AH 108 - Intro to Health Occupations
• OTA 123 - Fundamentals of Clinical Documentation
• OTA 131 - OT Theory and Process in Psychosocial Dysfunction
• OTA 132 - Intro to Clinical Practice in Psychosocial Dysfunction

1. Have a bachelor's degree or higher in occupational therapy and three years of professional experience; OR an associate degree in occupational therapy and six years of professional experience AND a master's degree in any discipline taught at the college. The professional experience required must be directly related to the faculty member's teaching assignment. All degrees from an accredited institution must be completed by July 1, 2026.
2. Be a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) initially certified nationally and licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of California.
3. Have a minimum of five (5) years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy as a COTA/L and/or OTR/L, that includes: clinical practice; administrative experience, including program planning and administration, personnel management, evaluation, and budgeting; and participation in scholarship, such as the scholarship of teaching and learning.
4. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Before You Apply:
Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

Required Application Documents

Applicants must attach the following:

1. Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Letter of Interest
3. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
4. Unofficial Transcripts and/or Foreign Transcript Evaluation (see Transcript Requirements)
5. Supplemental Questionnaire Document (see supplemental question section of application)

Transcript Requirements:

• Transcripts must be from an accredited U.S. institutions or approved foreign evaluation agency.
• Foreign transcript evaluations must be issued by an AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.) or NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) member agency. See the Foreign Transcript Evaluation webpage for details.
• Transcripts must clearly identify the degree(s) being used to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
• If more than one degree is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications (e.g., a bachelor's and a master's), transcripts for each degree must be included.
• Transcripts must show the degree title and indicate whether each degree is completed or in progress.
• If the degree is in progress the application must state, the month and year the degree is expected to be attained.

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating "see resume" will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.