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

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

The dynamic and comprehensive master of occupational therapy program (MOT) prepares students for successful careers as occupational therapists 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.

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.

Salary Range: $26 - $32 hourly (based on course requirements & level of education). This is a temporary, non-benefits eligible role.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum of a master’s degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by USDE required. 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.

Experience

• 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

Certifications, Licenses, etc.:

• 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.

• Additional Information

Position Summary:

• Adjunct faculty member is a faculty member to teach courses in the following subjects: Pediatrics (Fall 2026), Psychosocial Interventions (Spring 2027).

Duties & Responsibilities:

Certain duties are additionally required of all faculty and are not given formal workload credit but will be included in yearly evaluations. These include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Skills

• 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

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Direct Reports: Teaching or Research Assistant, when assigned.

• Indirect Reports: None.

Contact Responsibility:

• Internal: Interacts with supervisor to receive direction and instructions and/or review of work results. This position works closely with colleagues in multiple departments (i.e. Admissions, Student Advising, Registrar, etc.) to support both students and colleagues in achieving student success and Department goals.

• External: Interacts with prospective students, to provide advice and support. Interacts with accrediting and regulatory agencies as required.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work environment may be is in a standard office or standard classroom setting. Frequently exposed to low to moderate noise, various odors, temperature changes, and equipment with moving parts, including but not limited to computers, phones, printers, and other standard office or classroom equipment.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to execute those physical activities required to perform the essential functions including, but not limited to, regular sitting if in the office, or regular standing if in the classroom and being mobile, continual communicating both in person and on the

• telephone; regular keyboarding; regular reading of both print and digital material; and all other activities required to perform essential functions.

Compliance:

• Responsible for performing all work in a manner that complies with the organization policies, applicable regulations, applicable standards of professional performance, or other recognized laws or requirements as these policies, regulations, standards, laws or requirements relating to the position.
• Responsible for participating and supporting in the organizational compliance activities and to take appropriate action in reporting issues related to compliance.
• Responsible for performing all duties and responsibilities in a manner that complies with the Alliant International University Mission, Values, and Pillars, if applicable.

Anti-Discrimination Policy:

• Alliant International University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions