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

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

• Contract
• Legal Entity:
  Alliant International University, Inc.
• Compensation: USD 28 - USD 32 - hourly

Alliant University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas:
Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement. The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations. Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.

Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

Our Mission:
Alliant University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

Our Vision:
An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

Our IMPACT Values:

• Inclusion:We value and engage the rich diversity of the Alliant community.
• Mentoring:We provide guidance and create enabling environments for success.
• Passion:We bring enthusiasm, creativity, and authenticity to our work.
• Accountability:We act with integrity and responsibility in all we do.
• Communication:We are responsive, transparent, and respectful in our interactions.
• Teamwork:We collaborate to develop innovative solutions for our community.

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.

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:$28 - $32 hourly (based on course requirements & level of education). This is a temporary, non-benefits eligible role.

Minimum 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

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.…