Open Rank Faculty Position for Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Open Rank Faculty Position

DEPARTMENT: 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 are expected to embrace these expectations and to model them in their behavior

Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith

Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University

Maintain active membership in a local evangelical Church

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 2, full time 12-month core faculty appointments in their new hybrid Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program Faculty rank is commensurate with experience This 2-year accelerated OTD program combines online and on-campus teaching, which allows faculty to perform work remotely with the requirement to come to the OBU campus in Shawnee, OK for on-campus activities several times per year The start date for these positions is SummerFall 2025 Positions will remain open until they are filled Come join us and work with a purpose, where faith is the heart of education

Essential Functions:

A faculty appointment includes administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program The faculty member must demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and ability or be able to explain and demonstrate that the faculty member can perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skill and ability

Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the Core Values of the Occupational Therapy Profession

Demonstrates knowledge and contemporary skill expertise in the areas of assigned teaching

Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively and professionally both in written and orally, both online and in-person

Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty, and staff

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Demonstrates the ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality

Demonstrates the ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

Advisement of students in the occupational therapy program

Teaching and Education Responsibilities:

Teach courses as agreed upon with the OTD Program Director

Develop and annually review course syllabus, update appropriately

Select appropriate instructional methods

Develop and update course materials with integration of online resources

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 researchscholarship activities in accordance with accreditation requirements and institutional policies and procedures to include Scholarship of Teaching and Learning

Mentor occupational therapy student research and capstone projects

Required Qualifications:

Earned doctoral degree from an accredited program (OTD, EdD, PhD, ScD, etc)

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 5 years' clinical experience as an occupational therapy practitioner

A minimum of 3 years teaching experience in occupational therapy or similar program in higher education

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)

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience in a hybrid format

Experience in pediatrics, neurological populations, mental health, or

OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Demonstrate the use of innovative teaching strategies

Advanced Certifications in the 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 onlinehybrid education

Appreciation of evidence-based teaching, integration of technology within the classroom and building a student-centered community within the online classroom

Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in occupational therapy clinical education

Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting didactic and clinical education, students, and the profession of occupational therapy

Active in professional activities at local, state, andor national levels

Special Requirements:

Must be an active member of a local evangelical church

Evangelical is a broad term referring to a segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone