Adjunct Faculty - Master of Occupational Therapy (SNHS) Candidate Pool

Alliant University•San Diego, CA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Alliant University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas: Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues. Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty. Our Mission: Alliant University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world. Our Vision: An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni. Position Summary: Adjunct faculty member is a faculty member to teach courses in the following subjects: Pediatrics (Fall 2026), Psychosocial Interventions (Spring 2027). Application Description: Applicants to this position will be considered for a candidate pool encompassing one or more of the subject areas outlined in the job description. This pool will be used to identify qualified candidates for potential appointments during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Requirements

Minimum of a master’s degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by USDE required.
Applicants must demonstrate expertise in any of the following areas: Pediatric occupational therapy practice, psychosocial occupational therapy practice.
Minimum 2 years clinical experience.
Documented current expertise in assigned areas of teaching responsibility.
Adequate years of experience in the areas involved in assignments; documented potential in the areas of facilitating learning, scholarship, and service, as applicable to assignments; and if appropriate, a record of meritorious performance of the duties and obligations of instructor.
All faculty who are occupational therapy practitioners and teaching occupational therapy content must be currently licensed or otherwise regulated in the state or jurisdiction as an occupational therapist.
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of California or eligible for licensure required. Licensure must be obtained within 6 months of hire; NBCOT Certified required.
Proficient computer skills.
The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to solve problems.
The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.
The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines
The drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable and guide students toward task completion.
Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and University employees.
Culturally competent and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and/or experiences.
Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.
Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions, and to maintain confidentiality.
Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral Degree preferred or equivalent terminal degree from an USDE accredited college or university;
Qualified candidates who are studying for a doctoral degree may be considered.

Responsibilities

Facilitating Learning
Facilitating Classroom and Distance/Distributed Learning
Course and syllabus preparation
Class curriculum coordination and planning
Assessment and evaluation of learners
Mentoring and advising students
Field placement supervision and coordination
Picking up and promptly responding to paper, voice and electronic mail and messages.
Visibility and accessibility supporting a sense of community.
Regular accessibility either by person, by telephone and/or virtually to students, colleagues and the greater University community.
Posting of teaching schedules, office hours, and procedures for making appointments on the faculty member’s door, online and on syllabi.
attendance and participation in program, department meetings.
Responding in a timely fashion to students’ requests for meetings, to telephone calls, and to e-mail communications.
Participation in developing, revising and coordinating curriculum and maintaining program vitality.
Submittal of grades, attendance, syllabi, and textbook orders in compliance with university established procedures and deadlines.
Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned or directed.