Adjunct, OTD

Drexel University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 39,000; 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.

Essential duties include lecturing online and/or preparing clinical in-person labs, using the LMS, grading doctoral assignments, and collaborating with the program director to adjust the syllabus and course

Qualifications

• Doctorate required with 3+ years of clinical, research, or teaching experience.
• Advanced knowledge aligned with assigned courseload.
• Experience teaching in higher education.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work with the program director to adjust the syllabus and course assignments as needed.

Education

Clinical, educational, or research doctorate (OD, PhD, EdD, OTD)

Job description

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a comprehensive, global, R1-level research institution with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs . Drexel was founded in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Today, we continue to prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change. Learn more about Drexel and our shared values .

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. Drexel also participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. For more information on our extensive benefit offerings, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure .

Organization

• College of Health Sciences, Education and Rehabilitation 1

• Drexel University 1

Adjunct, OTD

Job no: 507138
Work type: Part-Time
Location: Salus Campus - Elkins Park
Categories: Drexel University, College of Health Sciences, Education and Rehabilitation

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

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