Adjunct Instructor, Occupational Therapy Program, Specialization in Early Intervention Concentration (SEIC)

The Occupational Therapy Program in the School of Health Professions at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/part-time Adjunct Instructor, Specialization in Early Intervention Concentration (SEIC).

The Specialization in Early Intervention Concentration (SEIC) instructor will be responsible for preparing a select cohort of competitive MS-OT students to excel as clinical specialists serving infants, toddlers, and families under the New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) framework.

The instructor will deliver and evaluate student performance in the following two courses:

• OTMS-5315: Topics in Early Intervention (1.5 Credits): Deliver an online learning experience featuring practical papers, assignments, and discussion boards. Content centers on embedded family coaching, special pediatric populations, assistive technology, and developing outcomes for Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• OTMS-6115: Early Intervention Reflections Seminar (3.0 Credits): Facilitate seminar sessions designed to debrief concurrent Level II EI Fieldwork placements. Guide students through Communities of Practice (CoP) to resolve clinical dilemmas and analyze their field experiences using the Natural Environment Rating Scales (NERS).

Responsibilities Update and teach 2 courses within the Specialization in Early Intervention Concentration, OTMS-5315 Topics in Early Intervention and OTMS-6115 Early Intervention Reflections Seminar.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy (MS-OT) or a Master’s Degree in a highly related early childhood clinical discipline from an accredited institution.
• New York State Occupational Therapist Licensure.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• 3+ years of direct clinical experience providing home or community-based early intervention services (birth to age two) within the New York State EIP structure.
• Proven ability to manage online learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace/Blackboard) for asynchronous discussion moderation and course delivery.
• Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD), Ph.D., or Ed.D. in a related clinical health or special education field.
• Prior teaching experience in an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy curriculum, specifically with hybrid or seminar-style models.
• Direct experience as an EI clinical supervisor, fieldwork coordinator, or field educator familiar with mentoring students during Level II Fieldwork affiliations.
• Deep practical familiarity with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) Early Intervention Competency Areas and explicit experience executing the Natural Environment Rating Scales (NERS).

About Us Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

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Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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