Adjunct Instructor - Physical Therapy Hiring Pool

Maryville University•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Maryville University is building a pool of adjunct instructors to teach in its Physical Therapy Program, either on campus or online. The position is not tied to a specific course or semester; instructors may be engaged to meet teaching needs as they arise. Adjunct faculty are expected to contribute to a culturally diverse learning environment and support the University’s mission and academic community. Instructors teach assigned courses according to the schedule, course contract, and provided curriculum. They prepare course objectives, lesson plans, assignments, and digital lectures or screencasts as needed; develop a syllabus; and communicate course outcomes, teaching methods, and assignments using Canvas and other available technology. They use varied teaching approaches to connect academic material with practical applications, encourage active learning, provide timely and thorough feedback, hold digital office hours, and report early alerts for students who are not actively engaging. Additional duties may vary according to the courses taught.

Requirements

Licensed physical therapist.
Strong background in one or more of the following areas: health care ethics, health care systems, clinical education, exercise principles, orthopedics, the integument system, or geriatrics.
Advanced doctoral degree.
Dedication to excellence in teaching, scholarship, teamwork, and service to the University.
Successful completion of a background screening is required for an offer of employment.
Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Instruct assigned courses according to the schedule, course contract, and provided curriculum.
Participate in welcome orientation, in person or digitally, to learn the University’s mission, academic policies and procedures, expectations, and Canvas.
Prepare learning objectives, lesson plans, assignments, and digital lectures or screencasts as necessary.
Develop a course syllabus.
Communicate course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, and assignments using Canvas and available technology.
Use a variety of teaching styles and demonstrate academic and practical applications of course concepts.
Encourage active learning through discussion topics, assignments, group projects, and other activities.
Provide thorough feedback and grade assignments in a timely manner, within two weeks.
Establish digital office hours using University conferencing tools to assist students.
Report early alerts for students who are not actively engaging in the course.
Perform additional duties as assigned, which may vary by course.