Adjunct Professor - Nursing & Health Science: Master of Occupational Therapy - San Diego Campus Candidate Pool

Alliant • San Diego, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The dynamic and comprehensive master of occupational therapy program (MOT) prepares students for successful careers as occupational therapists such as in healthcare, mental health, rehabilitation, or community-based settings. Students are trained to become culturally conscious practitioners through an occupation-centered model that equips them to better serve their clients and communities. The occupational therapy master’s degree curriculum combines hands-on academic instruction with the flexibility of online courses. Graduates leave with the knowledge and skills to be competent, innovative health professionals who meet the occupational needs of diverse individuals and support a variety of physical conditions through service and transformative healthcare. 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate expertise in Pediatric occupational therapy practice.
• Demonstrate expertise in 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.
• If appropriate, a record of meritorious performance of the duties and obligations of instructor.
• Currently licensed or otherwise regulated in the state or jurisdiction as an occupational therapist (if teaching occupational therapy content).
• 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.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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

• Teach courses in Pediatrics (Fall 2026) and Psychosocial Interventions (Spring 2027).
• Pick up and promptly respond to paper, voice, and electronic mail and messages.
• Be visible and accessible, supporting a sense of community.
• Maintain regular accessibility either by person, telephone, and/or virtually to students, colleagues, and the greater University community.
• Post teaching schedules, office hours, and procedures for making appointments on the faculty member’s door, online, and on syllabi.
• Attend and participate in program and department meetings.
• Respond in a timely fashion to students’ requests for meetings, telephone calls, and e-mail communications.
• Participate in developing, revising, and coordinating curriculum and maintaining program vitality.
• Submit 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.
• Facilitate learning.
• Facilitate classroom and distance/distributed learning.
• Prepare courses and syllabi.
• Coordinate and plan class curriculum.
• Assess and evaluate learners.
• Mentor and advise students.
• Supervise and coordinate field placements.
• Supervise Teaching or Research Assistants, when assigned.

What This Job Offers

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