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Assistant/Associate Professor Occupational Therapy (TT)

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Sacramento

3200 5th Avenue (Show on map)

May 22, 2026

Posting Details

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.
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Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?	Yes
Minimum Number of References	2
Maximum Number of References	3
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
Anti-Discrimination/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.