Adjunct, OTD

Careers at Drexel; Elkins Park Gardens (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University seeks adjunct candidates for a part-time position based at Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus, to teach in the MSCHE accredited post-professional OTD and Advanced Specialty Certificates programs, which may include classroom or lab instruction, or a combination of the two.

Responsibilities include online lectures, potential in-person lab work, LMS management, and collaboration with the program director on syllabus adjustments as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in a clinical, academic, or research field (e.g. OD, PhD, EdD, OTD).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical, research, or teaching experience.
• Advanced knowledge aligned with the assigned courseload (e.g. program development or vision-related topics).
• Demonstrated experience teaching in higher education (e.g. adjunct instructor).

Responsibilities

• Lecture online and/or prepare clinical in-person labs for designated courses.
• Navigate the LMS, grade doctoral assignments, and enter grades into the SIS after term end.
• Collaborate with the program director to adjust syllabi and course assignments as needed.

Skills

Online teaching

Curriculum development

Lab instruction

Education

Doctorate degree (OD/PhD/EdD/OTD)

Tools

Canvas

Blackboard

Job description

Job Summary

Drexel University seeks adjunct candidates for a part-time position based at Drexel University, Elkins Park Campus, to teach in the MSCHE accredited post-professional OTD and Advanced Specialty Certificates programs, which may include classroom or lab instruction, or a combination of the two.

Essential Functions

• Lecture online and/or prepare clinical in-person labs for designated courses.
• Navigate the Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas, Blackboard), grade doctoral assignments, and enter grades into the Student Information System (e.g. Banner) at the conclusion of the term.
• Work in conjunction with the program director to adjust the syllabus and course assignments as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Clinical, educational, or research doctorate degree (e.g. OD, PhD, EdD, OTD)
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical, research or teaching experience
• Advanced knowledge aligned with their assigned courseload (e.g. program development expertise or advanced knowledge of vision problems prevalent in the acquired brain injury and pediatric populations).
• Demonstrated experience teaching in higher education (e.g. lab assistant, guest lecturer, adjunct instructor)

Location

Elkins Park Campus, Philadelphia, PA

Advertised: Aug 17 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Sep 17 2026 Eastern Daylight Time