Adjunct Pool (2025-26) M.S. Occupational Therapy

PLNU is a Christian liberal arts university in the evangelical, Wesleyan tradition, offering quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. We provide higher education in a vibrant Christian environment where minds are engaged and challenged, character is modeled and formed, and service is an expression of faith. PLNU is an institution that is committed to reflecting the rich diversity of God’s kingdom. We therefore  encourage applications from culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber, skilled and/or demonstrating great potential in the practice of teaching and scholarship.

Job Summary:

The Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy Program is seeking candidates for multiple adjunct teaching positions, as well as adjunct faculty to develop curriculum, and secure fieldwork contracts.
Salary:
PLNU adjunct pay: Using a 3-unit full semester appointment as a pay guide, the adjunct pay range is $5,013 - $6,684. The units will determine the actual salary.

Job Status:

Part time

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Job Description:

Subject Matter Experts and teaching faculty needed in the following areas:

• Anatomy

• Neuroscience

• Orthopedic upper extremity occupational therapy assessment and intervention

• Modalities

• Assistive technology including 3-D printing

• Mental health conditions, assessment, and interventions

• Pediatric health conditions, assessment, and interventions

• Adolescent and young adults’ conditions, assessment, and interventions

• Level I fieldwork educators at community sites

• Supervision of students during didactic class experience at community clinics

• Mentoring and supervision of students in small group, learning communities 

• Assisting full-time faculty in lab courses in multiple courses

Responsibilities for curriculum development begin immediately, and responsibilities for teaching begin August 2025. 

Qualified applicants should have a master’s of science degree in occupational therapy, or an entry-level, post-professional occupational therapy doctorate degree, or another equivalent doctorate degree. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate effective teaching in either the classroom, clinical, or academic setting. The candidate must embrace the mission of Point Loma Nazarene University. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
Adjunct faculty members must have knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to effective undergraduate or graduate teaching. Adjuncts are also expected to have knowledge of ways to instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students and do the following:

• Teach graduate courses

• Invest in students’ professional development

• Participate in Point Loma Nazarene University activities as appropriate

• Mentor students in research or professional experiences as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's preferred, Bachelor’s accepted

• Potential for outstanding teaching as demonstrated by prior classroom or clinical teaching

• Five or more years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist with a demonstrated area of clinical expertise

• Past experience supervising Level I and/or Level II fieldwork students

• Past experience creating new curriculum at the graduate level in occupational therapy (for persons developing curriculum only)

• Philosophical: Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian liberal arts education and a desire to work in a Christian university. Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.

• Personal: Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s Community Life Covenant. 

• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU  will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Please realize that there may not presently be an adjunct position available.
When an opening becomes available for which a candidate would be a good match, the department chair will be in contact with that candidate for further dialogue, interviews, etc.

Approved applicants will remain in the adjunct pool for the upcoming school year only. To be reconsidered for the following school year, applicant will need to reapply. If hired, official transcripts will be required from all undergraduate and graduate universities attended before a contract is issued.

When beginning your application, be prepared to answer these Adjunct questions and upload the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• 2 Letters of References (for confidential references, have letters sent to the MSOT Program Director or [email protected]) 

• Unofficial Transcripts for highest degree completed

• 2 educator or student fieldwork educator evaluations of you (if available)

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At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together. Deep and meaningful relationships between students, faculty, and staff is vital in nurturing our shared community and expressing God’s love. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in empowering our students to reach their greatest personal, spiritual and professional potential. 

Point Loma Nazarene University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures.