Director of Curriculum for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Director of Curriculum for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Employer

Oklahoma Baptist University

Location

Shawnee, Oklahoma

Salary

Based Upon Experience and Credentials

Date posted

Apr 15, 2025

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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:

The Director of Curriculum (DOC) is responsible for all program curricular planning, implementation, and review processes. Works directly with program faculty to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated curriculum based on foundational documents, best evidence, and contemporary clinical practice. Directs the evaluation of stakeholder input as part of ongoing curriculum review processes. Serves as Chair of Curriculum Committee, which serves as the primary coordinating body for all issues involving the DPT curriculum. This committee educates faculty regarding the overall curriculum and how each course contributes to the overall curricular design; responds to college policies, employer, student and graduate feedback, and accreditation standards; conducts regular meetings with the faculty related to the curriculum; and coordinates the Annual Curriculum Review.

Essential Functions:

Coordinate all activities of the Curriculum Committee.

Plan and conduct all Curriculum Committee meetings.

Assists Program Director in the management of core and adjunct faculty, to include teaching responsibilities, course evaluations, and professional development.

Educates all core and adjunct faculty regarding the curriculum plan, to include integration, threads, and their role in curriculum development and review.

Mentor faculty in the development of syllabi, including construction of objectives and learning activities.

Reviews all course syllabi and coordinates institutional review by the University.

Ensures proper sequencing of courses within the curriculum.

Coordinates class scheduling to optimize learning sequence.

Ensures that curriculum review is an ongoing process, culminating in an Annual Curriculum Review.

Coordinates and assists with agenda formation for the Annual Curriculum Review, to include:

o Annual review of the curriculum

Review of Program mission, goals and objectives.

Summative results of Student Evaluation of the Curriculum.

Summative review of adjunct, supportive, and guest faculty evaluations.

Faculty input regarding curricular issues.

o Selected topics and current issues as recommended by faculty or indicated by professional trends.

o Reports all curriculum activities as an agenda item in each faculty meeting.

Provide primary Committee oversight to the following components of the Program Assessment Plan and CAPTE Self Study Report: Curriculum Plan / Academic Curriculum, Clinical Education Curriculum, and Program Resources.

Ensure all program policies, procedures and practices under the responsibility of the Director of Curriculum provide for compliance with accreditation policies and procedures.

Other Duties:

Teaching, evaluating, and advising students throughout didactic and clinical phases of the program

Coordinating remedial instruction for students when needed

Participating in PT Program Committees as assigned by the Program Director

Attending and assisting in labs, simulation activities, practical exams, throughout the program

Advising students on academic progress and research projects as needed

Assisting with recruitment and selection of applicants for program admission

Participating in program self-assessment and document preparation for CAPTE accreditation

Performing other duties as requested by the Program Director to support the PT program, the faculty and staff, and the students

Ensure integration of faith into curriculum, mentoring students in their own journey to incorporate their worldview with their role as a PT

Required Qualifications:

Earned terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities or Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT)

Licensed or eligible for licensure in Oklahoma

3 or more years clinical experience

Strong computer skills and adaptability in learning new software/online platforms

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with students and faculty

Strong interpersonal skills with students, program faculty and staff, and clinical staff

Excellent critical thinking, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills

Superior organization skills

Ability to confidently interact as a leader, team member, and collaborative contributor with other departments

Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and successfully meet deadlines

Preferred Requirements:

ABPTS specialization in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities or certification credentials appropriate for his/her teaching responsibilities

Record of scholarship, academic teaching experience and effectiveness, and essential interprofessional skills

Experience in PT classroom teaching and PT education administration preferred

Setting and Special Requirements:

Remote 1.0 FTE faculty position, rank commensurate with experience

Some on-campus presence is required, especially during intensive on-campus components of the program and to meet leadership expectations

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.

**Please apply using the link for Faculty Applications on the OBU website at

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 a 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. For more information about the current OBU employee benefits and opportunities, please contact the Human Resources staff at ....