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Apply now 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)

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Elkins Park Campus, Philadelphia, PA

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