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

Bertelsmann-Jobs • San Diego, CA

21d • $28 - $32 • 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 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.
• Applicants must currently be 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level