Assistant Professor, Master of Occupational Therapy Program

Alliant•San Diego, CA

About The Position

Alliant University is hiring an Assistant Professor for its Master of Occupational Therapy Program. The faculty member facilitates learning, contributes to scholarship and research, and provides service to the University, community, and profession. The role may include teaching in areas such as functional anatomy, clinical reasoning, research, pediatric and psychosocial interventions, group process, adult process, and technology and adaptations. The position requires a terminal degree or equivalent, though candidates currently pursuing a doctoral degree may be considered. The professor must be a licensed Occupational Therapist in California or eligible for California licensure and NBCOT certified. The work may be conducted on campus or remotely depending on how classes are offered. Hours are standard office hours, with occasional evenings or weekends depending on the course schedule. Travel is not required. Salary is $84,000–$90,000 per year, salaried and exempt. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

Doctoral degree preferred, or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited college or university; candidates studying for a doctoral degree may be considered.
Documented current expertise in assigned teaching areas and adequate years of experience in the areas involved in assignments.
Documented potential in facilitating learning, scholarship, and service, as applicable to assignments.
California Occupational Therapist license or eligibility for California licensure.
NBCOT certification.
Proficient computer skills.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
Accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to explain complex requirements clearly and concisely.
Flexibility to meet departmental and student needs, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Ability to encourage, direct, hold accountable, and guide students toward task completion.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and develop trusting relationships with students and University employees.
Cultural competence and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Ability to exercise discretion and tact and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to collaborate with University stakeholders to support student success.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments.
Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in functional anatomy, clinical reasoning, research courses (including research design, mentorship, and dissemination), pediatric interventions, psychosocial interventions and group process, adult process, or technology and adaptations.

Responsibilities

Facilitate classroom and distance/distributed learning.
Prepare courses and syllabi, and coordinate and plan class curricula.
Assess and evaluate learners; support student selection, orientation, and assessment.
Mentor and advise students, including supervising and coordinating field placements.
Mentor and supervise research and scholarship, particularly MA theses, PsyD projects, and PhD, EdD, and DBA dissertations.
Engage in scholarship and research through the generation, integration, dissemination, and application of knowledge and original contributions to the field.
Provide service to the University, community, and profession, including faculty hiring and evaluation, curriculum development and coordination, program-quality improvement, faculty governance, professional contributions, and participation in professional organizations and peer review.
Participate in campus life, program governance, committees, meetings, and program and campus activities.
Maintain accessibility to students, colleagues, and the University community; publish teaching schedules, office hours, and appointment procedures; and respond promptly to communications and meeting requests.
Carry an advising load of up to fourteen students, depending on program size and the Program Director’s judgment.
Participate in student selection, admission, and retention, including open houses, admission interviews, and new student orientation.
Submit grades, attendance, syllabi, and textbook orders according to University procedures and deadlines.
Perform other related tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned or directed.