Physical Therapy Adjunct Instructor — On-Campus Teaching Pool

Maryville University; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Maryville University seeks an Adjunct Instructor to support its Physical Therapy Program in St. Louis. The pool will be used to fill teaching needs as they arise, on campus or online, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities include delivering assigned courses, developing objectives and syllabi, engaging students via Canvas, and providing timely feedback. Candidate must hold a doctoral PT and demonstrate teaching excellence.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist with expertise in health care ethics, health care systems, clinical education, exercise principles, orthopedics, integument system, or geriatrics.
• Advanced doctoral degree required.
• Must demonstrate a dedication to excellence in teaching, scholarship, teamwork and service to the University.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned course as specified in the schedule, course contract, and provided curriculum
• Participate in welcome orientation (in person or digitally) to become familiar with the University’s mission, academic policies and procedures, expectations, and Canvas (Learning Management System)
• Prepare essential learning objectives, lesson plans, assignments, and digital lectures/screencasts (as necessary). Develop course syllabus.
• Clearly communicate course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, and assignments, using available technology with Canvas
• Employ a variety of teaching styles in order to effectively deliver course content, demonstrating both academic and real-world/practical applications of concepts covered
• Encourage active learning through discussion topics, assignments, group projects, etc.
• Provide feedback and grade assignments in a timely and thorough manner (≤ 2 weeks)
• Establish digital office hours through the use of University conferencing tools to provide additional assistance with student questions/concerns
• Report early alerts for students who are not actively engaging in the course
• Additional duties, as assigned, will vary based on course(s) taught

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Curriculum development

Education

Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Maryville University seeks an Adjunct Instructor to support its Physical Therapy Program in St. Louis. The pool will be used to fill teaching needs as they arise, on campus or online, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities include delivering assigned courses, developing objectives and syllabi, engaging students via Canvas, and providing timely feedback. Candidate must hold a doctoral PT and demonstrate teaching excellence.