Adjunct Faculty (DPT Program) - Oklahoma Baptist University

About the role

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ. All employees must demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith; commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University; treat people with dignity and respect; build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust; strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic; and manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently. The Oklahoma Baptist University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program invites applications for a pool of adjunct faculty to support our accelerated hybrid DPT curriculum. Adjunct faculty primarily teach onsite with required travel to Shawnee, Oklahoma, for laboratory immersions, practical examinations, simulations, and other program activities. This position is ideal for practicing clinicians who wish to maintain clinical practice while contributing to the education and professional formation of future physical therapists. Adjunct faculty members are essential to ensuring program quality, student success, and compliance with accreditation standards established by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses across the DPT curriculum, including didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical components.
• Utilize evidence-informed and student-centered teaching methodologies.
• Assess student learning and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Participate in curriculum design, development, and revision.
• Develop and annually review course syllabi, update as appropriate.
• Develop course materials with integration of online resources.
• Request necessary course equipment, materials, and/or supplies.
• Supervise and coordinate course adjuncts.
• Complete and return final grades within program deadlines.
• Participate in course assessment and evaluation.
• Update course content, teaching methods, and materials as needed.
• Seek annual training for online instructional teaching methods.
• Participate in advising program.
• Maintain regular virtual office hours.
• Engage in a sustained agenda of scholarly activity consistent with CAPTE expectations.
• Disseminate scholarship through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or other scholarly