VP Area: Physical Therapy Program                         

Department: Physical Therapy Program

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility:  No

Position Summary: The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at Oklahoma City University occasionally has openings for part-time temporary adjunct instructors. Applying for a part-time adjunct teaching appointment allows department leadership to access candidate materials if/when a teaching need arises throughout the current or future academic year. For more information about the program, click here.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach course as assigned by the DPT Program Director.
• Design and teach course in accordance with the established course description, the DPT Program Employee Handbook, and the applicable accrediting standards.
• Select required and recommended texts and develop any needed supplementary course materials.
• Prepare and disseminate a syllabus for each course using template provided by DPT program.
• Hold office hours outside of class and generally be available to students outside of class by email or phone.
• Grade examinations and assignments
• Submit grades by the university deadlines.
• Conduct post-exam conferences with students, as needed.

Qualifications:

• A Doctoral degree or terminal degree in a relevant field is required.  Additional education requirements may vary by course.  For physical therapists, must hold or be eligible for licensure in Oklahoma.
• A minimum of 2 years’ applicable experience is required including contemporary expertise in assigned teaching area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer skills sufficient to deliver online instruction (if applicable), navigate course management software, and common Microsoft Office applications.
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Ability to maintain course schedule through regular, punctual attendance.

• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the DPT program director and program core faculty and staff.

Additional Information:

• The work requirements for this position include teaching during daytime and some evening hours depending upon the needs of the department and its students.  Generally, classes are held in the Sarkeys building on the OCU campus, however, some classes may be conducted remotely. 
• For those who would like or are assigned to teach remotely, the university currently supports residency in the following states only:  Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Missouri, New Mexico, Oregon, and Virginia.
• Foreign national adjuncts must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship and will be required to provide information regarding their status after hire for international taxation purposes.
• Interested adjuncts must apply fully and online to be considered.
• Candidates who are selected and accept teaching assignments must provide their current CV and transcripts upon hire.  All university employees must complete a criminal background check and mandatory training.  Once hired, adjunct faculty are typically onboarded at least two weeks before the beginning of the semester to which they are assigned.

About the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program

Our students receive individualized attention thanks to our low student-to-faculty ratio. We support students by providing resources, including books and multimedia material, student memberships to professional organizations, tools used in practice, and licensure exam preparation materials, all at no cost to the student. With an added emphasis on leadership, students feel confident and prepared for the business side of physical therapy practice.

OCU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program is an eight-semester (31-month program) that includes five content areas across the curriculum: 1) Basic and Applied Sciences; 2) Clinical Sciences (including service learning across the lifespan); 3) Research; 4) Leadership; and 5) Clinical Education. Within our traditional on-site model, faculty use a variety of approaches to support student learning. The DPT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

About Oklahoma City University

Oklahoma City University was founded in 1904 and is a coeducational, urban, private university located in the Uptown district of Oklahoma City. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Oklahoma City University is the only Oklahoma institution listed in the top tier of the regional, master's-level university category by U.S. News and World Report magazine.