What are the responsibilities and job description for the 9-Month Teaching Faculty (Occupational Therapy Assistant) position at Northern VA Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
9-Month Teaching Faculty (Occupational Therapy Assistant)
Role Title
9 month-Instructor
Role Code
01013-FP
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
00
Position Number
280F0952
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Agency/Division
NV280-Provost Medical Educ Ctr
Work Location
Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range
Starting salary is commensurate based on education, experience and other appropriately qualifying factors within assigned rank.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Work schedule varies depending on the program needs.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description: General Description:
The primary responsibility of a faculty member at NOVA is to provide quality instruction. NOVA Occupational Therapy Assistant faculty are expected to excel in teaching strategies and classroom management that fully engage students in a classroom, laboratory, or online platform, and engage students in individual conferences and related activities. NOVA faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity in order to build stronger citizens within the community. All faculty must be available to teach day, evening, and weekend classes at any of the College’s campuses or off-site locations.
Duties and Tasks:
Full-time teaching faculty members are responsible for teaching courses offered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats. Full-time 9-month teaching faculty carry a normal teaching load of 12-15 credit hours and 15-20 contact hours per semester. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on division/campus/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in their discipline.
Essential Functions:
NOVA faculty are expected to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports in a timely manner; teach the courses using established texts; conduct requisite student conferences; hold required office hours; attend to assigned divisional and college duties; contribute to the development of the program of instruction; adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations; answer emails in a responsible fashion; maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization; and advise students.
Employees must reside in DC, Maryland or Virginia.
The primary responsibility of a faculty member at NOVA is to provide quality instruction. NOVA Occupational Therapy Assistant faculty are expected to excel in teaching strategies and classroom management that fully engage students in a classroom, laboratory, or online platform, and engage students in individual conferences and related activities. NOVA faculty help students develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity in order to build stronger citizens within the community. All faculty must be available to teach day, evening, and weekend classes at any of the College’s campuses or off-site locations.
Duties and Tasks:
Full-time teaching faculty members are responsible for teaching courses offered in traditional, hybrid, and distance learning formats. Full-time 9-month teaching faculty carry a normal teaching load of 12-15 credit hours and 15-20 contact hours per semester. Faculty members also serve as faculty advisors, serve on division/campus/college committees, participate in curriculum development, and maintain currency in their discipline.
Essential Functions:
NOVA faculty are expected to meet assigned classes regularly; submit required records and reports in a timely manner; teach the courses using established texts; conduct requisite student conferences; hold required office hours; attend to assigned divisional and college duties; contribute to the development of the program of instruction; adhere to the statement on professional ethics in accordance with college policies, procedures, and regulations; answer emails in a responsible fashion; maintain current competence in the particular discipline or field of specialization; and advise students.
Employees must reside in DC, Maryland or Virginia.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
KSAs:
- The ability to effectively teach Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) concepts in the classroom and in the laboratory.
- Ability to use technology to enhance classroom instruction.
- Ability to use on-line resources and Learning Management Systems.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and oral/written communication skills.
- Ability to supervise students in the clinic.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in the teaching field. Qualifying academic degrees must be awarded by and/or completed with a regionally accredited institution.
- National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) national certification. Certification must be active and is required as a condition for hire and for continued employment if hired.
- Active, unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, with no restrictions, is required as a condition for hire and for continued employment if hired. If current licensure is with another state or is not active, then you must be able obtain or renew licensure with the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- A minimum of two (2) years of full-time clinical practice experience as an occupational therapy practitioner. Part-time experience will be converted to its full-time equivalency.
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
- Two (2) years of clinical experience in the areas of neuro, pediatrics, and adult physical disabilities.
- Experience with Canvas Learning Management System for teaching.
- Experience teaching occupational therapy or occupational therapy assisting in a postsecondary and/or community college environment.
- Experience with and preparation for teaching culturally, linguistically, socio-economically, and academically diverse students at the college-level.
- Education, training and/or experience with teaching hybrid or online courses.
- Current membership with American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1584P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
03/17/2025
Job Close Date
04/17/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
