Description

Helena College University of Montana a comprehensive two-year college, provides access to and support of high quality lifelong educational opportunities for our diverse community. Helena College is seeking qualified applicants who wish to become part of a dynamic and creative team for a full-time position as an Occupational Therapy Instructor.

Helena College seeks a full-time, tenure-track OTA Instructor for the Donaldson Campus, beginning May 2027 for the 2027–2028 academic year.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program at Helena College is the only OTA program in Montana, offering students a unique pathway into a high-demand healthcare career. The program is strongly supported by healthcare and educational partners statewide, with continued demand for COTAs.

Faculty at Helena College are professional educators committed to providing high-quality learning experiences aligned with the College’s mission and policies. The OTA Instructor serves as a teacher, mentor, and facilitator, supporting students as they prepare for careers in occupational therapy and pursue future educational pathways. This position is on contract in
the summer and fall semesters (approximately May – December) and off contract in the spring semester (approximately January – April).

Helena College is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, diverse campus community that promotes creativity, innovation, and student success. Guided by our core principles—Effectiveness, Stewardship, Impact, and Equity—we provide the tools and pathways to help learners achieve their educational and career goals.

Please apply here at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/ummissoula/jobs/5293650/occupational-therapy-instructor?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs. 

Requirements

The OTA instructor is primarily responsible for teaching the following courses:

Summer Semester

OTA 120 Task Analysis & Documentation
OTA 230 Foundations in Pediatrics with Lab
OTA 210 OT in Mental Health
OTA 225 Human Occupations I with Lab
Fall Semester

OTA 201 Movement in Occupations with Lab
OTA 240 Professional Issues & Ethics
OTA 220 Principles & Practice in Physical Health
OTA 235 Human Occupations II with Lab
Key responsibilities include:

Teach 30 credits per academic year. (4-5 courses per semester based on course credits)
Teach both lecture and lab courses in a traditional, face-to-face format.
Maintain a regular on-campus presence to build relationships with students, colleagues, and industry partners.
Programmatic work to include curriculum design, strategic planning, and student advising.
Ensure effective instruction through student evaluation, learning outcome assessment, and departmental and institutional planning. 
Maintain accessible course materials.
Utilizing the Canvas LMS for gradebook and instructional purposes.
Participate in professional development and college service activities.
For more information about full-time faculty member responsibilities, please review the Helena Teachers’ Union CBA
Helena College operates as a face-to-face campus within the Montana University System, and most business is conducted in person.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for:

Instruction of 30 credits per academic year, in a face-to-face format.
Course preparation, including accessible course materials and course assignments and grades in the Canvas LMS. 
Curriculum development and design, both at the course and program level.
Assessment of student learning, course level learning outcomes, and program level learning outcomes.
Use of a variety of teaching methods to enhance understanding, including lecture, group discussions and activities, case studies, lab activities, etc. 
Collaboration with the program director and staff for all programmatic work and planning.
Participation in necessary institutional functions such as, but not limited to, college committees, student clubs, student internships, student/faculty recruitment, budget development, program promotion, and collaboration with academic and student affairs. 
Professional development/improvement activities, in both teaching and in discipline