Adjunct Faculty

Overview

The Allen College Occupational Therapy program is seeking to hire several occupational therapy practitioners to serve as adjunct faculty for the 2026 fall semester. Adjunct faculty are supervised by the Program Director/Chair or Dean.

In compliance with the Clery Act, Allen College publishes an Annual Security Report (ASR) containing three previous years of crime statistics, institutional policies concerning campus safety, and a fire safety report. The report is available at ASR Report 2025. A paper copy is available upon request.

The entry-level occupational therapy doctoral degree program has applied for accreditation and has been granted  Candidacy Status  by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is  The program must have a pre-accreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination.

Allen College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Allen College was recognized by ModernThink ® and The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For in 2025. Allen College was given Honor Roll status and received recognition in several categories including job satisfaction and support; compensation and benefits; supervisor/department chair effectiveness; confidence in senior leadership; faculty and staff well-being; shared governance; mission and pride, and faculty experience.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Participates with guidance in the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the individual course within the college curriculum.
• Promotes and maintains collaborative relationships between college and clinical agencies.
• Teaching: (with direction and guidance of administration or instructor of higher rank), including classroom preparation, instruction, supervision and evaluation.
• Provides a positive role model and professional attitude toward students and the teaching process.
• Maintains confidentiality in accord with college/program policy.

Qualifications

• A doctorate degree in occupational therapy from a regionally accredited institution is preferred; however, a master’s or bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy may be considered per applicant’s expertise and clinical experience.
• Licensed as an occupational therapist in the state of Iowa.
• Prior teaching experience in occupational therapy is preferred but not required.
• A minimum or the equivalence of 3 years of full-time clinical experience in occupational therapy is required.
• Current clinical skills and demonstrated competency in practice.
• Ability to practice in an ethical manner, according to licensure expectations.
• Ability to follow all expectations of safety and confidentiality.
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the College and to Allen College’s core values.
• Valid driver’s license in Iowa and means of transportation.