Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Position Summary:

Adjunct faculty member is a faculty member to teach courses in the following subjects: Pediatrics (Fall 2026), Psychosocial Interventions (Spring 2027).

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.

Starting Salary: $34 an hour, flexible schedule, part-time.

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.

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