Contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct): Orthotics and Prosthetics

Concordia University, St. Paul • St. Paul, MN

4d • Remote

About The Position

Concordia University, St. Paul seeks a contracted Faculty of Practice (Adjunct) to teach OP 515, Clinical Considerations of Upper Extremity Orthotic Management, in its Orthotics and Prosthetics program. The course integrates rehabilitation, orthopedic, and functional assessment knowledge into treatment planning and applies that knowledge through orthotic treatment protocols. Students research, design, fabricate, and fit upper extremity orthoses. The course is pre-written, online, synchronous, and worth three credits. Classes are scheduled Mondays from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, from January 11, 2026, through March 3, 2027. Total compensation is $3,000 gross.

Faculty work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to provide high-quality instruction. They are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in teaching, foster active intellectual and creative engagement with students in and out of the classroom, support the university’s Christian mission, and prioritize a high-quality student experience.

Requirements

• A master's degree in a related or unrelated field, provided the required tested-experience condition is met where applicable.
• For candidates with a master's degree in a related discipline, tested experience is required; for candidates with an unrelated advanced degree, tested experience is required. Tested experience means 10,000 hours in the course content area.
• A doctorate in a related discipline fulfills the tested-experience requirement without additional tested experience.
• Current certification as a Certified Orthotist (CO) or Certified Prosthetist Orthotist (CPO). A copy of the candidate’s licensure must be on file for accreditation purposes.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in an Orthotics and Prosthetics-related field is the top educational preference; a doctoral degree in an unrelated field may be acceptable depending on the topic.
• Online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate quality student learning by teaching assigned courses.
• For online courses, maintain a positive and regular course presence at least four days per week, engaging students through course activities and remaining available to provide support.
• Provide substantive and timely feedback on assessments within the Learning Management System and in accordance with academic unit and university guidelines, typically within five business days of assessment due dates.
• Respond to student inquiries, typically within 24 hours on business days and within 48 hours on weekends, with closer monitoring when assignments are due during the weekend or on Monday.
• Collaborate in a supportive academic environment with academic advising, career development, and the academic team to ensure students have resources to succeed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Follow university and academic unit policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level