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Assistant/Associate Professor Occupational Therapy (TT)

Sacramento, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 May 2026

💰 $170,000/yr($135,000/yr – $170,000/yr)

About the role

Position Information

Title Assistant/Associate Professor Occupational Therapy (TT) Campus Sacramento Department Occupational Therapy Posting Number F01076 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

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 5 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

Preferred Qualifications

Active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
State or national leadership positions
Experience with ACOTE accreditation standards.
10 years’ experience teaching entry-level occupational therapy content at master or doctoral level 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.
Developing innovative curriculum and competency requirements
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

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an in-person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Sacramento Pacific campus.

Hiring Range $135,000-$170,000 we consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Special Instructions Contact Information Contact Email

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