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Assistant/Associate Professor Occupational Therapy (TT)
University of the PacificSacramento, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2026
💰 $130,000/yr($120,000/yr – $130,000/yr)
About the role
Position Information
Title
Assistant/Associate Professor Occupational Therapy (TT)
Campus
Sacramento
Department
Occupational Therapy
Posting Number
F01075
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year
Position Description
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions
The University of the Pacific, School of Health Sciences is invites qualified applicants to apply for the full-time, core faculty, 11-month, tenure-track position in the Entry-Level OTD program at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank (depending on qualifications and academic experience).
Teaching OTD program content in both didactic and clinical, advising students, participation in simulation, curriculum development, interprofessional education, assisting with student and part-time faculty orientation, and accreditation preparation activities. Faculty are expected to attend program, curriculum, and other campus committee meetings. Other responsibilities may include contacting clinical agencies, orienting and evaluating part-time faculty and interviewing prospective students.
Effective teaching, interprofessional collaboration, research, creative activity, and service to the University are required for retention and promotion. Position includes use of support for research, professional development, and scholarly activities. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Teaching OTD program content in both didactic and clinical, advising students, participation in simulation, curriculum development, interprofessional education, assisting with student and part-time faculty orientation, and accreditation preparation activities. Faculty are expected to attend program, curriculum, and other campus committee meetings. Other responsibilities may include contacting clinical agencies, orienting and evaluating part-time faculty and interviewing prospective students.
Effective teaching, interprofessional collaboration, research, creative activity, and service to the University are required for retention and promotion. Position includes use of support for research, professional development, and scholarly activities. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Education:
- Terminal degree (PP-OTD, PhD, EdD) from an accredited university with experience in curriculum development, research and supervision of graduate projects required.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Initial certification by NBCOT (The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) as an OTR (Registered Occupational Therapist) required.
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of California required by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT).
Teaching Experience:
- Minimum 4 years teaching in doctoral level occupational therapy program
- Curriculum development
- Assessment and evaluation
- Innovative pedagogical approaches
- Evidence of scholarship record needed for promotion and rank
- Active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
- Familiarity with ACOTE accreditation standards.
- 5 years’ experience teaching entry-level occupational therapy content.
- Experience mentoring graduate student research or capstone projects.
- Demonstrated experience with simulation or innovative teaching modalities.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
- Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process desirable.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.
- Minimum of four years of experience in clinical practice and experience in supervising Fieldwork Level II students.
- Knowledge of Sacramento medical community and established relationships with professional memberships.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards such as WASC, ACOTE and other accreditation standards preferred.
- Experience with LMS, AI, VR/AR
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
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