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Position Summary:
Adjunct faculty member is a faculty member to teach courses in the following subjects: Pediatrics (Fall 2026), Psychosocial Interventions (Spring 2027).
Starting Salary: $26 hourly (approximate).
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.
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.
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.
Available Courses:
Fall 2026 (08/24/2026-12/06/2026)
OTG60010 - Applied Anatomy for Occupational Therapy (4 units)
Applied Anatomy for Occupational Therapy provides fundamental knowledge of the body's anatomical surface, regional structures, and systems relevant to the delivery of occupational therapy. Clinical application of human anatomy and its impact on occupational performance are studied and used to analyze movement related disorders and illness. Students will engage in lab activities that build basic biomechanics skills such as palpation, manual muscle testing, goniometry, and vital signs.
OTG60050 - Lifespan Conditions (3 units)
Lifespan Conditions presents select physical and psychosocial conditions throughout the lifespan and their effect on occupational performance. Features related to heritable diseases, diagnoses, clinical signs and symptoms, and typical treatment including pharmacology will be explained. Case studies are used to examine the impact on occupation across the continuum of care. Roles and responsibilities of the health team in the management and coordination of client centered care will be explored.
OTG60120 - Occupational Therapy Process in Pediatric Practice (5 units)
Occupational Therapy Process in Pediatric Practice presents assessment and intervention approaches for children and adolescents whose lives have been affected by developmental and acquired disorders. Theories of typical and atypical childhood development are expanded upon through an occupational therapy perspective. Laboratory learning activities promote clinical reasoning and help the student to develop a repertoire of strategies to assess and analyze occupational performance in context, collaborate on goals, and design interventions based on client needs and settings.
OTG60140 - Management and Systems in Healthcare (2 units)
Management and Systems in Healthcare provides an overview of the socioeconomic, political, and geographical environment in which occupational therapy services are delivered. Health organization factors, management systems and tools related to program operation, patient care, documentation, reimbursement, supervision, and effective interactions with stakeholders and the interprofessional health team will be emphasized.
Skills

• Proficient computer skills.
• The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to solve problems.
• The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.
• The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the needs of the department and students and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines
• The drive to encourage, direct, hold accountable and guide students toward task completion.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and University employees.
• Culturally competent and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and/or experiences.
• Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions, and to maintain confidentiality.
• Collaboration and partnering with other university stakeholders to support candidate success.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.

Duties & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Activities/Responsibilities:

• 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

Duties Required of Adjunct Faculty - 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.

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.
Primary Work Location, Hours & Travel Requirements:
Office Location: On Campus and Remote
Work Hours: Standard office hours, occasional evenings or weekends may be required depending upon course/department schedule
Travel: None
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, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Alliant University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Human Resources at peopleandculture@alliant.edu or 858-635-4509. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires that we provide you with this Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants. This notice is about the collection and use of your personal information. We encourage you to read this notice carefully.
Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law. Alliant University is a smoke and tobacco free environment.
Background Check Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.
Additional Information:
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, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condi...