Assistant/Associate Professor Occupational Therapy (TT)

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of the Pacific in Sacramento is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy for a tenure-track position within its full-time Entry-Level OTD program. Candidates should possess a terminal degree and have a minimum of four years of relevant teaching experience.

Responsibilities include teaching, curriculum development, and fostering student mentorship within a collaborative environment supportive of diversity and equity. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 – $130,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years teaching in a doctoral-level occupational therapy program.
• Experience in curriculum development, assessment, and innovative pedagogical approaches.
• Initial certification as an OTR and California occupational therapist license required.

Responsibilities

• Teaching OTD program content in didactic and clinical settings.
• Advising students and participating in curriculum development.
• Engaging in accreditation preparation activities.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Interprofessional Collaboration

Research

Culturally Responsive Practices

Education

Terminal degree (PP-OTD, PhD, EdD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Information

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor Occupational Therapy (TT)

Campus: Sacramento

Department: Occupational Therapy

Posting Number: F01075

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled: No

Position Description

The University of the Pacific, School of Health Sciences invites qualified applicants for a 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).

Key responsibilities include teaching OTD program content in didactic and clinical settings, advising students, participating in simulation, curriculum development, interprofessional education, and assisting with student and part‑time faculty orientation. Faculty will also engage in accreditation preparation activities, attend program, curriculum, and campus committee meetings, contact clinical agencies, and evaluate part‑time faculty and interview prospective students.

Faculty are expected to demonstrate effective teaching, interprofessional collaboration, research, creative activity, and service to the University in order to secure retention and promotion. Support for research, professional development, and scholarly activities is provided. The University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applicants who demonstrate sensitivity to socio‑cultural forces that impact 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.
• Licenses/Certifications: Initial certification as an OTR (Registered Occupational Therapist) by NBCOT is required. Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in California by the California Board of Occupational Therapy (CBOT) is required.
• Teaching Experience: Minimum 4 years teaching in a doctoral‑level occupational therapy program; experience in curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, innovative pedagogical approaches; evidence of a scholarship record needed for promotion and rank.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with simulation or innovative teaching modalities.
• Experience advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
• Experience working with online learning management systems, AI, VR/AR.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Minimum of four years clinical practice and experience supervising Fieldwork Level II students.
• Knowledge of Sacramento medical community and established relationships with professional memberships.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards such as WASC and ACOTE.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made. Successful candidates must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Sacramento Pacific campus. The role is in‑person.

Hiring Range

$120,000 – $130,000. Salary decisions consider scope, responsibilities, candidate qualifications, internal equity, market, and organizational factors.

Reference Letter Information

All applicants must submit 2–3 references.

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 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. All hiring decisions are based on merit and the most qualified individual for each position.