Adjunct Faculty Position - Occupational Therapy - Oklahoma Baptist University

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.

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.

• 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 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.).
• 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 the 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 in building a student‑centered community within the online learning space.

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

• Develop new courses to be delivered in a hybrid format, and create and conduct in‑person lab immersions and experiential learning opportunities aligned 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.
• Provide a minimum of 2 hours of office hours per week for student needs.

• Participate in faculty meetings as appropriate during the term in which they are teaching.
• Assist with the accreditation process when asked.
• Participate on program committees as appropriate.

• 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.

• Must be a member of a local evangelical Christian church.
• Evangelical is a broad term referring to a segment within Christianity that maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.