Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

. Facilitate classroom and distance/distributed learning .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $84,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development, student mentorship, and academic assessment while fostering an inclusive learning environment. Holds a Doctoral Degree or equivalent and is a Licensed Occupational Therapist in California, with a commitment to scholarship and community service.

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Doctoral DegreeLicensed Occupational TherapistNBCOT CertifiedCurriculum DevelopmentStudent Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentAssessment and EvaluationScholarship and ResearchFacilitating LearningProgram Coordination

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationCultural CompetenceEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Computer Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Occupational TherapistNBCOT Certification

Industry Keywords

Academic Quality ImprovementFaculty GovernanceField PlacementsStudent SelectionRegulatory Agencies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate classroom and distance/distributed learning
Prepare courses and syllabi
Coordinate and plan class curricula
Assess and evaluate learners
Participate in student selection, orientation, and assessment
Mentor and advise students
Supervise and coordinate field placements
Mentor and supervise research/scholarship, particularly MA theses, PsyD projects, and PhD, EdD, and DBA dissertations
Conduct scholarship and research involving generation, integration, dissemination, and application of knowledge
Serve the University, community, and profession
Hire and evaluate faculty
Develop, revise, and coordinate curriculum and maintain program vitality
Participate in academic quality improvement, faculty governance, and program committees
Participate in campus, program, department, faculty, and Faculty Assembly meetings
Maintain accessibility to students, colleagues, and the University community
Advise up to fourteen students
Participate in hiring faculty and student selection, admission, and retention activities
Submit grades, attendance, syllabi, and textbook orders according to University procedures and deadlines
Interact with colleagues across departments, prospective students, accrediting agencies, and regulatory agencies
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral Degree preferred or equivalent terminal degree from an accredited college or university; candidates studying for a doctoral degree may be considered
Documented current expertise in assigned areas of teaching responsibility
Adequate years of experience in the areas involved in assignments
Documented potential in facilitating learning, scholarship, and service
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of California or eligible to be licensed in the State of California
NBCOT Certified
Proficient computer skills
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
Ability to explain complex requirements clearly and concisely
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Ability to encourage, direct, hold accountable, and guide students toward task completion
Ability to work effectively as a team member and develop trusting relationships
Cultural competence and ability to interact effectively with diverse people
Ability to exercise discretion, tact, and confidentiality
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments
Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Successful completion of a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life and AD&D
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Legal Plan
Transportation Spending Account
Employee Tuition Waiver