Instructor

Rush Hospital$79K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a relevant field
  • Current knowledge of accreditation standards
  • Strong skills in classroom and lab instruction
  • Experience with online education platforms
  • Proven organizational skills for managing instructors and clinical sites
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership abilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the Principles and Methods of Education course
  • Recruit qualified students into the program
  • Manage clinical sites and develop evaluation methods
  • Instruct and assist in multiple assigned courses
  • Create recruiting materials with the Department and College
  • Develop outcomes assessments for courses
  • Engage with existing programs and assist in teaching
  • Participate in committees at the departmental and university level
  • Perform administrative tasks assigned by the Department Chairperson

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a structured work schedule
  • Opportunity to shape future occupational therapy professionals
  • Participation in a leading medical center environment
  • Ability to influence curriculum development and student recruitment
  • Engagement in collaborative departmental activities
  • Support from a well-respected institution aligned with its mission and values
Full Job Description
Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: IM Community Epi-Res Adm

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

Pay Range: $38.00-50.00 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
Instructors are assigned specific courses to teach based on their specialty education and experience. This position is for Principles, Methods of Education, and other content areas as assigned. The person will teach didactic classes and student laboratories. The person is responsible for development of lecture content, laboratory exercises and student counseling. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in applicable area to the profession.
  • Current knowledge of accreditation standards for educational programs.
  • Excellent skills in classroom and laboratory instruction.
  • Knowledge and experience with Web-Based education.
  • Excellent organization abilities in managing instructors, clinical sites and students.
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities:
1. Develops and maintains the course Principles and Methods of Education, and other content areas in the occupational therapy curriculum in accordance with national accreditation standards.
2. Recruits qualified students into the program.
3. Assists in the management of clinical sites, including obtaining contracts, development of clinical experiences and evaluation methods.
4. Instructs and assists in multiple courses in the program as assigned.
5. Assists in creating recruiting materials in conjunction with the Department and College.
6. Develops and seeks outcomes assessments for courses taught.
7. Interacts with existing programs in the department and teaches as assigned in these programs.
8. Works on departmental, college and university committees.
9. Performs other administrative tasks as assigned by the Department Chairperson.

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