Adjunct Faculty Position - Occupational Therapy - Oklahoma Baptist University

Adjunct Faculty Position - Occupational Therapy - Oklahoma Baptist University

 

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.

Expectations for all Employees

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations.  All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.

• 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.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

 

Purpose: OBU is seeking applicants for adjunct faculty appointments in its new hybrid Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. This 2-year accelerated OTD program combines online and on-campus teaching, allowing adjunct faculty to perform work remotely; only lab-based courses require travel to the OBU campus in Shawnee, OK at various times throughout the year. The start date for this position varies (Fall 2025/Spring 2026/Summer 2026/Fall 2026). This position will remain open until it is filled. Come join us and work with a purpose, where faith is the heart of education.  

Required Qualifications: 
The ideal candidate for the Adjunct Faculty position must meet or exceed the following qualifications: 
 
Education 
 
Required:  
• 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 3 years clinical experience as an occupational therapy practitioner  
•    A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in occupational therapy or similar program in higher education 
 
Preferred: 
•    Earned doctoral degree or advancing towards earned doctoral degree from an accredited program (OTD, EdD, PhD, ScD, etc.) 
•    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 
•    Advanced Certifications, Specializations, and/or Credentials in field of practice   
•    Knowledge of innovative teaching strategies in education 
•    Teaching experience in a hybrid format 
•    Hybrid/Online Teaching Certification 
•    Excellent communication skills and strong computer skills to meet the needs of our hybrid instructional format 
•    Appreciation of best practices in teaching and learning 
•    Competent in the integration of technology within the classroom and how to build a student-centered community within the online learning space 
 
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.) 

Essential Functions   
 
Teaching Responsibilities:  
•    Adjunct faculty members will be responsible for participating in 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 in alignment with the program’s curriculum design.   
•    All courses consist of asynchronous and synchronous classroom activities. Adjunct faculty are required to participate in and/or lead synchronous classroom sessions. 
•    Adjunct faculty are required to have a minimum of 2 hours of office hours per week for student needs. 
 
Other Duties: 
•    Adjunct faculty are highly encouraged to participate in faculty meetings as appropriate during the term in which they are teaching. 
•    Adjunct faculty may be asked to participate in the accreditation process. 
•    Adjunct faculty may be asked to participate on program committees as appropriate. 
 
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.
•    *Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.