Salary: $78,347.00 - $96,334.00 Annually Location : Kirkland, WA Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Job Number: 24F025 Department: Instruction Divison: Occupational Therapy Opening Date: 09/06/2024 Closing Date: Continuous SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIESOpen until filled Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in Washington State, that provides students with the latest cutting edge skills relevant to today's workplace. LWTech offers ten applied bachelor's degrees, more than 40 associate degrees and 93 professional certificates, in 43 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo. Learn more about LWTech's Mission, Vision, Values, and Core Themes LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College's commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the . SUMMARY OF POSITION: Develop and teach a variety of courses in the occupational therapy assistant program. Duties include coordination of department activities such as curriculum development, monitoring budgets, and course scheduling. Other duties include ACOTE and regional accreditation reporting, advising, and the support of students, and coordination with the OT community. This position includes release time to function as the coordinator of the program and is responsible for program effectiveness, including outcomes, organization, accreditation, administration, review, planning, and development. This position reports to the Dean of Health Sciences. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Plan and teach a variety of program courses appropriate to the occupational therapy assistant program goals; develop and assess curriculum
- Responsible for the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and effectiveness of the occupational therapy assistant program and program materials
- Generate appropriate reports to maintain ACOTE accreditation
- Advise students on educational and career planning; facilitate student learning through traditional activities and various alternative teaching/learning methods; identify course and program learning outcomes
- Teach productive and constructive work habits, study skills, and core skills as identified by the college; develop and incorporate instructional methods that support best learning practices; develop and teach curriculum that supports the college's global outcomes, cultural diversity, and non-discrimination; model the communications, teamwork, and critical thinking skills needed for employment in occupational therapy assistant field; design learning experiences for a variety of learning styles
- Develop and maintain classroom and lab procedures, including safety, that follow local, state and federal policies and procedures; share responsibility for educational facilities and equipment
- Use current college learning management and data reporting systems
- Communicate expectations and establish clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, including but not limited to developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials that support the instructional process; evaluate student progress, maintain appropriate records, and provide clear, timely feedback; deal consistently and fairly with all students
- Pursue appropriate professional development activities to stay current in assigned teaching field and technical field
- Develop and maintain industry and community support for occupational therapy programs; attend advisory committee meetings and maintain contact with industry for job placement and follow-up opportunities
- Be familiar with and advance the college's mission, vision, and goals and how they relate to academic and technical programs; follow college, local, state and federal policies and procedures; attend department and college meetings as appropriate
- Work with college counselors, special needs faculty, and other faculty to identify and incorporate general education learning needs for technical students
- Other duties as assigned
In addition, full-time faculty will also:
- Maintain regular office hours; perform advising, recruiting and retention activities
- Take part in college accreditation, program review and college committees as specified in the faculty bargained agreement
- May receive, as approved, release time to work on professional growth activities, either after two years of full-time continuous service, or for the tenure review process
- Perform other related professional activities as assigned by the dean
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in related field required
- Five or more years clinical work experience as an OT or OTA including clinical teaching; two years teaching in an accredited OT or OTA program preferred
- Current license to practice as an OT or OTA in WA State or ability to attain same within 30 days of initial employment
- Experience and expertise in physical disabilities, brain injury rehabilitation, orthopedic conditions, functional movement and kinesiology, adapted technology, and therapeutic activities preferred
- Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association; AOTA clinical instructor credential preferred
- Knowledge of OTA accreditation guidelines; knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal and practice issues that affect clinical education, students and the OT profession
- Hold or be eligible to obtain a professional-technical certificate to teach in the technical area; valid First Aid certificate required
- Educational experience that includes teaching, educational theory and methodology, instructional design and methodology, student evaluation and outcomes assessment, and knowledge of contemporary curricular content for OT education
- Experience in administration, academic governance, fiscal management, and human resource management
- Service on behalf of occupational therapy education, the community, and/or the profession
- Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with diverse populations
- Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to function as an effective team member
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs preferred
- Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONCompensation & Work Schedule This position is for the 2024-2025 Academic year and begins September 2024. Placement on the faculty salary schedule is based on an individual assessment of education and experience. This positions ranges from $78,347-$96,334 per year; salary is for an academic year (173 days) and as may be adjusted according to the faculty bargained agreement. Release time is provided quarterly to complete all responsibilities related to managing the program to meet accreditation requirements. Summer quarter employment may be available based on student enrollment. This is a full-time, Annual Renewable position with the possibility of converting to tenure track. BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment. We also offer 4 paid personal days effective upon employment. Full time, faculty employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced child care costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit: Required Online Application Materials
- Online application
- Current resume
- Cover letter
- Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process
Conditions of Employment
- Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment
- Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment
- Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checks
Physical Requirements Ability to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs. Disability Accommodation LWTech follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
- Ability to operate office equipment
- Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
- Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person
Eligibility VerificationIf you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work Equal Employment Opportunity StatementLake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in is programs and activities. Questions regarding the College's Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to Meena Park, Vice President of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) ###-####. Jeanne Clery Statement Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College's commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years. LWTech's Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online at To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the LWTech Safety Department located in the East Building at 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034. Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form. CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES Updated salary effective 7/1/24 Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day per month. We also offer 4 paid personal days effective upon employment. Full time, faculty employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced child care costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit: 01 What is your highest level of education?
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Earned doctorate
02 Do you have a current Washington State license to practice as an OT or OTA?
03 If you do not have a current OT/OTA license in WA State, do you have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment? 04 How many years of full-time clinical work experience as an OT or OTA, including clinical, teaching do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 3 to 5 years
- 5 or more years
- None
05 Please indicate the areas in which you can demonstrate experience (check all that apply).
- Physical disabilities
- Brain injury rehabilitation
- Orthopedic conditions
- Functional movement and kinesiology
- Adapted technology
- Therapeutic activities
06 Are you a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association?
07 Please indicate the educational areas in which you can demonstrate experience (check all that apply):
- Teaching
- Educational theory and methodology
- Instructional design and methodology
- Student evaluation and outcomes assessment
- Knowledge of contemporary curricular content for OT education
08 Please indicate the areas in which you can demonstrate experience (check all that apply):
- Administration
- Academic governance
- Fiscal management
- OTA accreditation guidelines
09 Please describe, in 500 words or less, your teaching and learning philosophy. 10 Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without accommodation? 11 Lake Washington values diversity and welcomes students from all backgrounds and levels of educational attainment. In 500 words or less, please describe how you would help LWTech enhance its commitment to diversity. 12 Acknowledgement of required application materials. An LWTech application packet must contain a
complete application (including education & employment history), resume, and cover letter. Please ensure your application is complete and that you attach your resume and letter before moving forward with this submission.
- I acknowledge that if my application packet - including a complete application, resume, and cover letter - is incomplete, LWTech will not consider me for this position.
Required Question