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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 Gods 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.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 2025.
Qualified applicants should have a masters 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
Masters preferred Bachelors 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 addition faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNUs 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 letterssent to the MSOT Program Director or )
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 Gods 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.
Part-Time