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

Bertelsmann•San Diego, CA

22d•$38 - $41

About The Position

Alliant University is seeking adjunct faculty for its Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program in San Diego. The program prepares students for careers in healthcare, mental health, rehabilitation, and community-based settings. It uses an occupation-centered model to develop culturally conscious practitioners and combines hands-on academic instruction with online coursework. Applicants will be considered for a candidate pool covering one or more subject areas, with potential appointments during the 2026–2027 academic year. The position is temporary and not eligible for benefits, with an hourly salary of $38–$41 depending on course requirements and education level. Faculty facilitate learning and instruction, prepare courses and syllabi, coordinate curricula, assess learners, mentor and advise students, and supervise and coordinate field placements. They also contribute to curriculum development and revision, program coordination, and program vitality. Additional faculty duties include maintaining accessibility and communication with students and colleagues, attending program and department meetings, and submitting grades, attendance, syllabi, and textbook orders according to university procedures and deadlines. Teaching or research assistants may report directly to the faculty member when assigned.

Requirements

A master’s degree from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education is required.
At least two years of clinical experience.
Expertise in pediatric occupational therapy practice or psychosocial occupational therapy practice.
Documented current expertise in assigned teaching areas and adequate experience in areas related to assignments.
Documented potential in facilitating learning, scholarship, and service, as applicable to assignments.
Occupational therapy practitioners teaching occupational therapy content must be currently licensed or otherwise regulated as an occupational therapist in the relevant state or jurisdiction.
Must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in California or eligible for California licensure; licensure must be obtained within six months of hire.
NBCOT certification is required.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Employment is contingent on successfully completing a background check, including criminal, prior employment, and education verification.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree from a U.S. Department of Education-accredited college or university preferred.
Candidates studying for a doctoral degree may be considered.

Responsibilities

Facilitate learning in classroom and distance or distributed-learning settings.
Prepare courses and syllabi and coordinate class curriculum and planning.
Assess and evaluate learners.
Mentor and advise students.
Supervise and coordinate field placements.
Participate in developing, revising, and coordinating curriculum and maintaining program vitality.
Respond promptly to student, colleague, and university communications and requests for meetings.
Maintain visibility and accessibility to students, colleagues, and the university community, in person, by telephone, or virtually.
Post teaching schedules, office hours, and appointment procedures on the faculty member’s door, online, and on syllabi.
Attend and participate in program and department meetings.
Submit grades, attendance, syllabi, and textbook orders in accordance with university procedures and deadlines.
Perform other related tasks, duties, and responsibilities as required, assigned, or directed.
Support organizational compliance activities and report compliance-related issues appropriately.