Occupational Therapy Part-Time Didactic Instructor (25-34)

Francis Marion University and the Occupational Therapy Program are inviting applications for a doctoral-prepared, part-time didactic instructor for the Fall semester (Academic Year 2025-2026).

Qualifications:         

1. Earned Terminal Degree in their field of expertise.
2. Minimum of two years’ clinical experience in their field of practice.
3. Licensed in South Carolina as an OT or otherwise regulated as required by their profession.
4. Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring

Responsibilities:

• Teaching on-campus in the classroom or simulation/skills laboratory.
• Serves as student capstone mentor.
• Reads adjunct faculty and student handbooks.
• Develops, teaches and maintains curriculum in areas of expertise as determined by the Program.
• Director/Department Chair.
• Communicates weekly with the Program Director and/or Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
• Participates in course orientation (Adjunct Orientation Day, Wednesday, August 16th) with Program Director.
• Submits all needed paperwork, criminal background check, drug screen and vaccination records for hire.
• Assures completion of necessary student records/reports by designated due date and communicates with Program Director or designee.
• Reports midterm warnings to the Program Director or designee for processing.
• Role models professional behavior and appearance.

Start Date: August 2025

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Application Process:

1. Provide a letter of interest (referencing position number 25-34)
2. Three (3) letters of reference
3. Curriculum vitae
4. Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate); and
5. FMU faculty application.

To obtain the FMU faculty application please click here.

Please send all material to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration. Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547

For additional information, please contact Dr. Rachelle Lydell at 843-661-1667; rachelle.lydell@fmarion.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution