Full-time Faculty, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program

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. 

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The Department of Occupational Therapy at Point Loma Nazarene University is seeking candidates for a position in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program (MSOT) beginning August 2025.

Benefits:
We are pleased to offer attractive benefits and resources. This includes benefits such as health, dental, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, and competitive retirement matching. There also may be opportunities for university assistance with the cost of housing in Southern California. In addition, we have many opportunities to engage with our community including faculty chapel, weekly faculty lunches and a robust wellness program.

Salary:
PLNU pays its faculty using a payscale based on experience and academic rank. Faculty salaries using this scale for a 3-semester appointment range from $87,210 to $142,678. The actual salary will be based on the experience, rank, and appointment term of the candidate selected to fill this position.

Job Status:

Full time

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Job Description:

The College of Health Sciences is seeking candidates for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program (MSOT). Desired candidates should be capable of excellent teaching, committed to significant involvement with students both within and outside of the classroom, and interested in participating in the academic unit’s service learning and/or graduate research.

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program has a strong commitment to quality teaching, a passion for building Christian community with students, a tradition of high impact academic practices, and experience in using our skills for collaborative and interdisciplinary work.

Responsibilities begin summer 2025 and will include teaching a wide variety of courses in occupational therapy.

Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction in occupational therapy including courses related to pediatric conditions and other OT courses based on area(s) of clinical expertise and candidate’s interests.

• Successful candidates will work strategically with diverse colleagues, students, and community members.

• Assist in curriculum development for new courses.

• Advise students academically, spiritually, and socially.

• Participate in departmental activities and governance.

• Act as a representative to community partners.

• May serve as a supervisor to students during fieldwork in role emerging settings.

• Engage in personal scholarship and scholarship with students (where possible).

• Remain current and up to date on regulations and laws related to the profession.

• Serve on university and college faculty committees/working groups.

• Contribute to preparing students for their post graduate career and finding who they are called to be.

Qualifications:

Required

• Entry-Level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or a Post-Professional Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or a terminal degree in another field.

• Evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching.

• OT licensure, or eligibility for licensure in the State of CA.

• Minimum of five years of experience as an OT.

• Program development as shown by the ability to analyze, develop and implement new activities or programs.

• Evidence of a commitment to lifelong learning.

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

• Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement