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To excel as an Online Occupational Therapy Instructor, you must have a master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy, current licensure, and teaching experience in higher education or clinical settings. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), virtual teaching platforms like Zoom, and state or national certification requirements is typically necessary. Strong soft skills include effective communication, organizational abilities, adaptability, and engaging presentation techniques. These competencies ensure instructors can deliver high-quality online education, foster student success, and stay current with industry standards.

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A typical day for an Online Occupational Therapy Instructor involves preparing and delivering virtual lectures, grading assignments, leading interactive discussions, and providing individualized feedback to students. You may also design assessments, collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, and hold virtual office hours to support student learning. Instructors often work remotely but engage regularly with students, academic advisors, and peers through video conferencing and digital platforms. This role requires excellent time management to juggle teaching, mentorship, and administrative responsibilities while maintaining an engaging online classroom environment.

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An Online Occupational Therapy Instructor is a professional who teaches occupational therapy courses in a virtual setting. They develop lesson plans, deliver lectures, assess student performance, and provide guidance on therapy techniques. Instructors may also facilitate discussions, assign coursework, and ensure students meet academic and professional standards. This role typically requires a background in occupational therapy, teaching experience, and familiarity with online learning platforms.

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Masters of Occupational Therapy Instructor - FT40

Keiser University

Fort Lauderdale, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

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4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

608th of 616 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Instructors are responsible for leveraging their expertise to deliver education services to students through:
  • Preparing course plans and materials
  • Delivering courses
  • Monitoring progress/attendance
  • Advising students
  • Recording grades and submitting reports

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
  • Faculty who are occupational therapy practitioners and teaching occupational therapy content must be currently licensed or otherwise regulated in the state or jurisdiction as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant in the United States jurisdiction.
  • The faculty must have a license in the state where the program is located if required by the state's jurisdiction or must be otherwise regulated in the jurisdiction as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
  • Faculty who are not occupational therapy practitioners and teaching in the occupational therapy program must be licensed or otherwise regulated as required by their profession.
  • The majority of full-time faculty who are occupational therapy practitioners teaching in the program must hold a doctoral degree.
  • All faculty must hold a minimum of a master's degree. All degrees must be awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency. The degrees are not limited to occupational therapy.

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Keiser University is a vibrant and diverse community focused on education and learning. We are one of Florida’s largest private, not-for-profit universities serving approximately 20,000 students, 3,800 employees and more than 66,000 alumni. Keiser has over 20-plus campuses in Florida and internationally in Nicaragua and China. Our values of leadership, excellence, integrity and service still drive our efforts and determine our priorities. Much of our successes come from the extraordinary faculty and staff. We embrace and embody an inclusive culture and value the importance of diversity in the workforce. Keiser is dedicated to fostering an environment that respects the dignity, rights, and contributions of its employees. where faculty and staff feel valued and have the opportunity to add value, making KU a great place to pursue your passions and grow your career.

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

Year founded

1977

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