Faculty Position in Occupational Therapy - Oklahoma Baptist University

Purpose

OBU Mission Statement
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.

Essential Functions

• Teaching Responsibilities: The faculty members will be responsible for the development of new courses to be delivered in a hybrid format, creating and conducting in-person lab immersions and experiential learning opportunities for students.

• Service Responsibilities: Participate in institutional and professional service opportunities in accordance with accreditation requirements and institutional policies and procedures. Participate in community and church service opportunities.

• Scholarship Responsibilities: Conduct and disseminate research/scholarship activities in accordance with accreditation requirements and institutional policies and procedures. This can include Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

Required Qualifications

• Education Required: Earned doctoral degree from an accredited program (OTD, EdD, PhD, ScD, etc.). Occupational therapy degree (MOT, MSOT, etc.) from an ACOTE accredited program

• Licensure Required: Current, valid non-restricted occupational therapy license Oklahoma (OK) state occupational therapy license or eligibility for licensure in OK

• Experience Required: A minimum of 5 years clinical experience as an occupational therapy practitioner Clinical expertise in adult physical conditions/disabilities and/or adult outpatient therapy settings A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in occupational therapy or similar program in higher education

• Preferred: Teaching experience in a hybrid format Demonstrate use of innovative teaching strategies Advanced Certifications in field of practice Excellent communication skills and strong computer skills to meet the needs of our online instructional format Team-oriented and willing to collaborate and share instructional methods and activates to enhance quality of online/hybrid education Appreciation of evidence-based teaching, integration of technology within the classroom and building a student-centered community within the online classroom

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 and gross motor coordination to demonstrate mobility, self-care, assessments, and interventions.
• Perform tasks requiring standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Push/pull/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.

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of a local evangelical* Christian church.

OBU Benefits Summary

OBU Benefits Summary
OBU understands that our employees are our most valuable assets when fulfilling our mission. We strive to offer an extensive array of benefits and opportunities for employees to choose from. Full-time employees benefit from the generous OBU provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary. OBU provides access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education. There is generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days. For all employees working at least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by Guide Stone. There are numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and parking privileges to name a few.