Adjunct Instructor - Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Courses

About Westfield State University :

In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.

Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants. The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.

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You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.

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Job Description :

Campus Title : Adjunct Instructor - Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Courses

Department : Health Sciences

FLSA Status : Exempt

Bargaining Unit : MSCA

Funding : Contracted

Job Type : Part-time, Temporary

Timeframe : Spring 2026 Semester

Shift : TBD

Regular Days Off : Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received : Reports to the chair of the Health Sciences Department

Salary : According to MSCA contract guidelines :

Unit Member : $2,253.60 per credit

Non-Unit Member : $1,496.73 per credit

Position Overview :

The Department of Health Sciences is seeking qualified part-time Adjunct Instructors to teach foundational coursework within the Occupational Therapy Assistant Baccalaureate (OTA-B) Program. Potential course assignments include :

These courses introduce students to the philosophy and core values of occupational therapy, therapeutic use of self, psychosocial occupational science, activity analysis, documentation fundamentals, teaching-learning principles, group process, clinical reasoning, and the OTA scope of practice across individual, group, and population-based settings.

Adjunct appointments are in-person and may begin in Spring 2026, with potential for continued teaching opportunities in subsequent semesters.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Duties include but not limited to :

Essential :

Adjunct Instructors will :

Requirements :

Minimum Required Qualifications

To ensure alignment with the 2023 ACOTE Standards, candidates must meet the following criteria :

1. Licensure / Regulation Requirements

2. Degree Requirements

3. Academic & Experiential Qualifications

4. Knowledge Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate :

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information :

Salary :

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage .

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Application Instructions :

An online application is required . A complete application includes :

Notes :

Application deadline : Review of applications will begin immediately. The job will remain open until finalists have been selected.

APPLICANTS ADDED TO THE ADJUNCT HIRING POOL WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY WHEN A COURSE OPENING BECOMES AVAILABLE AND THEIR QUALIFICATIONS ALIGN WITH THE INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS OF THE OTA-B PROGRAM.

NOTE : If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk . The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.