Assistant Lab Instructor Jobs in Oklahoma (NOW HIRING)

Position Information
Position Information (Default Section)
Posting Number
Adjunct_0401955
Classification Title
Adjunct Professor
Working Title
OTA Lab Instructor
Datatel Position ID
HEPR6OTALABI1A
Annual Hours
As needed or assigned
Placement Range
$32.38 per Contact Hour
Position Type
Adjunct Faculty
Job Category
General Description
The OTA Lab Instructor at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the instructor belongs as well as the College as a whole.
What position does this position report to?
Dean of the Division of Health Professions and OTA Program Director
What position(s) reports to this position?
None
Minimum Education/Experience
Associate's Degree
Current unencumbered OK Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The applicant must have demonstrated clinical skills in the course(s) in which they are assisting.
Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.
Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software.
Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle).
Organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
Ability to work well as a team member.
Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts.
Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.
Must be punctual.
Must be reliable.
Maintain and provide documentation of OK Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium work: This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and lab area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.
This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently use upper and lower body to exert force up to 50 pounds to push, pull, grasp, and/or lift materials or equipment.
This position requires the person to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with classroom and lab equipment to instruct or assist students.
3. VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position's essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom, office, and lab area.
This position requires the person to communicate above ambient noise levels and exchange accurate information in various situations.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Required Training
Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution
Work Hours
Work hours vary by semester, approximately 20-40 per semester, most usually late afternoon and evenings.
Evening hours typically 5:30-8:30
Department
Division of Health Prof.
Job Open Date
12/16/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
HR Contact
Beth Holmes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the required documents: Cover letter, resume and transcript conferring highest degree. Please use "Other Document" to attach a copy of current unencumbered OK Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant license.
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Job Duties
Job Duties (Position Specific)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)
Assist in the OTA classroom/lab by:
Reinforcing the skills students have been instructed in.
Demonstrating skills to students.
Answering students' questions.
Assisting with the grading of students during practical skill check offs.
Gathering and organizing the necessary equipment and supplies for lab facilitation.
Performing other related duties as assigned by the course instructor.
Additional responsibilities include:
Maintain license and/or professional certification specific to program requirements.
Support the college's vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
Attend an in-service program discussing sexual harassment and a supportive work
environment.
Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)
Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.
Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.
Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.