Occupational Therapy
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, including Doctoral Capstone Mentors in their new hybrid Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program This 2•year accelerated OTD program combines online and on-campus teaching, which allows adjunct faculty to perform 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 This position will remain open until filled Come join us and work with a purpose, where faith is the heart of education
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
OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
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)•Required for Capstone Mentor
Clinical experience in neurological conditions, psychosocial conditions, pediatrics, geriatrics, musculoskeletal conditions, physical impairmentsdisabilities, orthotics, physical agent modalities, health and wellness, andor use of technologies in OT practice
Advanced Certifications, Specializations, andor Credentials in field of practice
Knowledge of innovative teaching strategies in education
Teaching experience in a hybrid format
HybridOnline 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 andor lead synchronous classroom sessions
Adjunct faculty are required to have a minimum of 2 hours of office hours per week for student needs
Mentorship:
(Capstone Mentor Only)
Requires a 1-year (January•December) commitment which consists of 1 course each semester
Responsible for participating in capstone courses as indicated by the Director of Capstone
Provides mentorship to students throughout the entire doctoral capstone process to include the development, implementation, and presentation of the capstone project
Travel to campus for onsite capstone mentorship 2-3 times per year
Other Duties:
OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
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
Pushpulllift 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