[Hiring] Lecturer @Baylor University

Role Description

Adjunct Faculty are essential for curricular delivery in the Baylor Occupational Therapy Program(s). This is primarily achieved during onsite lab immersions but may also be conducted via synchronous or asynchronous lectures. Each adjunct brings essential knowledge, skills, and abilities of contemporary expertise to their course(s). Adjunct Faculty demonstrate competence in teaching and implementing strategies for student success by delivering assigned courses/objectives in a manner that facilitates student learning and mastery of course material.

Primary Functions

• Meet deadlines and follow directions of the lead course instructor(s), Program and Department leadership, and the Dean/Associate Dean of the College.
• Demonstrate a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively in the context of an integrated education.
• Maintain accurate and complete records on student participation and performance, use appropriate measures and evaluate student performance based on established student learning outcomes, provide timely feedback to students, and assign grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work.
• Submit grades and any other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Teach assigned courses and tasks in accordance with the Program’s approved course description and competency-based student learning outcomes.
• Incorporate appropriate teaching-learning strategies, technologies, and assessment methods for evaluation of student learning into the course.
• Integrate information literacy and writing into courses as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the appropriate Core Faculty and the Program Director to identify and address student issues as appropriate.
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards of conduct.
• Maintain current professional certification and licensure requirements within the specific discipline.
• Maintain professional practice knowledge base and clinical expertise needed to help learners prepare for contemporary occupational therapy practice.
• Use current research findings and scholarly works in Occupational therapy to improve Occupational therapy education and practice.
• Promote professionalism by modeling and encouraging professional behaviors inside and outside the educational setting.
• Assist in all course related activities and complete other duties as assigned by the lead course instructor(s).

Secondary Functions

• Plan and deliver individual classes via distance education or face-to-face lab instruction that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University.
• Develop a syllabus of course activities that meet the requirements of the course description or program chair, establish appropriate student learning outcomes, and provide for appropriate class activities throughout the semester.
• Participate in course, curriculum, and program assessment activities.
• Meet all scheduled classes and adhere to the academic schedule, which includes final exam times and other program-related testing.

Qualifications

• Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant license in good standing.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist with a master’s degree from an accredited institution with appropriate advanced practice experience will be considered for this position.
• Texas Occupational Therapy license in good standing. Must have at least applied for a Texas license, if not already obtained, before December 19, 2026.

Preferred

• Doctoral degree or its equivalent in the appropriate discipline from an accredited institution.
• Current certification as an OTR or COTA.

Additional Skills

• Exhibited evidence of continued professional growth and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to using innovative instructional techniques and technologies and course management systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous time off.
• Tuition remission.
• Outstanding automatic retirement contributions.

Compensation

The budgeted salary the University reasonably expects to pay for the lab adjunct position is $75.00 per lab contact hour.

Company Description

Baylor University is located in Waco, Texas, and is the oldest college in the state. It has a diverse student population of 21,000 and is recognized as one of the top universities in the nation, achieving R1 institution status by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor also made it to the honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education. It offers competitive salaries and benefits, allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Baylor's new strategic plan, Baylor in Deeds, guides the University as it continues to fulfill its mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.