Adjunct Instructor in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Indiana University
Indiana University

Bloomington, IN, USA

Posted on Dec 24, 2025

Adjunct Instructor in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

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Please provide:
  • A cover letter describing teaching philosophy, instructional methods, and technologies relevant to your teaching experience. Include any qualifications not evident in your resume or curriculum vitae.
  • A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and industry and teaching experience.
  • Transcripts
  • Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness – Teaching Evaluations/Teaching Awards
  • The names and contact information of three references

Posting Details

Position Details
Title Adjunct Instructor in the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track
Department IU Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions
Location Kokomo
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program in the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions is seeking applications to build a pool of adjunct instructors for possible future part-time course assignments. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching lecture and laboratory courses, as well as experience in utilizing the virtual environment, such as Canvas LMS, to augment classroom instruction. Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant teaching and practice experience. Application review will begin immediately and continue until all available vacancies have been filled.

One of eight campuses of Indiana University, Indiana University Kokomo, is a comprehensive non-residential campus located 50 miles north of Indianapolis in Kokomo, Indiana, a city with a population of about 57,000. Committed to student success, the campus serves approximately 3,230 students from a 14-county area in north-central Indiana. IU Kokomo has around 260 full-time faculty and staff. Associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees are offered. Additional information about Indiana University Kokomo can be accessed at http://www.iuk.edu. Accommodations are available in the hiring process for individuals with disabilities. Those needing accommodations should contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance at 765-455-9316.

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Basic Qualifications
Applicants must be a licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in the State of Indiana, initially certified by NBCOT or its predecessor, hold a baccalaureate degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized regional accredited body, and have at least 3 years of practice experience.

Possible courses could include:
  • Introduction to Occupational Therapy
  • Therapeutic Intervention I: Fundamentals of OT Practice
  • Documentation and Professional Communication in Healthcare
  • Occupational Performance of Infants and Children
  • Therapeutic Intervention III: Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Physical Agent Modalities
  • Occupational Performance of Older Adults
  • Specialty Considerations in Practice for Occupational Therapy Assistants
Department Contact for Questions
If you have any questions, please contact Candace Kirk, Executive Assistant to the Dean, School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, Indiana University Kokomo, 2300 S. Washington St., Kokomo, IN 46902. Email: kirkcand@iu.edu, Phone: 765-455-9288. Link to apply is: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31691.
Additional Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
Please provide:
  • A cover letter describing teaching philosophy, instructional methods, and technologies relevant to your teaching experience. Include any qualifications not evident in your resume or curriculum vitae.
  • A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and industry and teaching experience.
  • Transcripts
  • Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness – Teaching Evaluations/Teaching Awards
  • The names and contact information of three references
For Best Consideration Date 02/23/2026
Expected Start Date 08/01/2026
Posting Number IU-101443-2025

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Application
  3. Evidence of Teaching Ability
  4. List Of References
  5. Transcript
Optional Documents
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