Occupational Therapy - Instructor/Senior Instructor (non-tenure track) - Open Pool

Job Description

Position Summary

The Department of Occupational Therapy seeks applications throughout the semester from individuals interested in obtaining temporary teaching positions with graduate classes.

Brief Description of Work Unit

Colorado State University is a Carnegie I research institution. The Occupational Therapy Department’s mission is to optimize human performance and participation in everyday occupations and contexts across the life span. The Department includes a PhD in Occupation and Rehabilitation Science and an entry level OTD.

Essential Job Duties

• Teaching
• Planning and delivery of lecture/recitations
• Assessment of student work

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment criminal background check (required for new hires).

Supervision

• No supervisory responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants for Instructor must hold a master’s degree in occupational therapy.
• U.S. Work Authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching graduate or continuing education classes.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist.

Application Instructions

To apply, please upload a Cover Letter and Resume/CV. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position.

This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted by individual faculty members if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on December 31, 2026. Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.