Adjunct Pool (2026-27) M.S. Occupational Therapy

Point Loma Resources Ltd.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,700; Part time

Job summary

Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego invites applications for adjunct teaching roles in the Occupational Therapy program. You will help develop curriculum, supervise fieldwork, and mentor students, with duties starting August 2026.

Applicants should hold a master’s degree (PhD preferred) and have several years of OT clinical experience, plus prior graduate teaching or curriculum design. This is a part-time, on-site position at a Christian university.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in OT required or higher.
• Several years of OT clinical experience.
• Experience in graduate teaching or curriculum design.
• Past supervision of students in fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses.
• Invest in students' professional development.
• Participate in PLNU activities as appropriate.
• Mentor students in research or professional experiences.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student mentoring

Education

Master's degree in OT

PhD preferred

Job description

Job Summary

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.

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

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 2026.

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.

Company Culture

At PLNU, we believe in pursuing calling together