Adjunct Faculty – Occupational Therapy - Oklahoma Baptist University

About the Role

Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU) is seeking applicants for adjunct faculty appointments, including Doctoral Capstone Mentors, for its new hybrid Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. This 2-year accelerated program combines online and on-campus teaching, allowing adjunct faculty to work remotely with only lab-based courses requiring travel to the OBU campus in Shawnee, OK at various times throughout the year. The start date for this position varies based on programmatic needs.

Qualifications

• Occupational therapy degree (MOT, MSOT, etc.) from an ACOTE-accredited program.
• Current, valid non-restricted occupational therapy license.
• Oklahoma (OK) state occupational therapy license or eligibility for licensure in OK.
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as an occupational therapy practitioner.
• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in occupational therapy or a similar program in higher education.
• Earned doctoral degree or advancing toward an earned doctoral degree from an accredited program (OTD, EdD, PhD, ScD, etc.) – required for Capstone Mentor.
• Clinical experience in neurological conditions, psychosocial conditions, pediatrics, geriatrics, musculoskeletal conditions, physical impairments/disabilities, orthotics, physical agent modalities, health and wellness, and/or use of technologies in OT practice (preferred).
• Advanced certifications, specializations, and/or credentials in the field of practice (preferred).
• Knowledge of innovative teaching strategies in education (preferred).
• Teaching experience in a hybrid format (preferred).
• Hybrid/Online Teaching Certification (preferred).
• Excellent communication skills and strong computer skills to meet the needs of the hybrid instructional format.
• Appreciation of best practices in teaching and learning.
• Competence in integrating technology within the classroom and building a student-centered community in the online learning space.
• Must be a member of a local evangelical Christian church.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new courses delivered in a hybrid format.
• Create and conduct in-person lab immersions and experiential learning opportunities for students in alignment with the program’s curriculum design.
• Engage in both asynchronous and synchronous classroom activities, including leading synchronous sessions.
• Maintain a minimum of 2 hours of office hours per week for student needs.
• Capstone Mentor Only:
  • Commit to a 1-year (January – December) term, consisting of 1 course each semester.
  • Participate in capstone courses as indicated by the Director of Capstone.
  • Provide mentorship to students throughout the doctoral capstone process, including development, implementation, and presentation of the capstone project.
  • Travel to campus for onsite capstone mentorship 2-3 times per year.
• Participate in faculty meetings as appropriate during the term of teaching.
• Assist in the accreditation process and serve on program committees as needed.

Skills & Equipment

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) as well as Zoom and other online meeting platforms.
• Experience with online learning management software (Canvas, Blackboard, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• Possess strength, range of motion, and fine/gross motor coordination to demonstrate mobility, self-care, assessments, and interventions.
• Perform tasks requiring standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Push, pull, or lift up to 50 lbs. with assistance if needed.
• Tolerate 3–4 hours of continuous activity with minimal breaks and full 8–10 hour days with rest breaks for hands-on lab immersions.

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