Assistant Clinical Professor (NTT)

University of the Pacific; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 11-month, non-tenure-track Assistant Clinical Professor in the Entry-Level OT Doctoral program. The role includes teaching in didactic and clinical settings, advising students, participating in simulation, and contributing to curriculum development and accreditation readiness.

The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty, support student success, and help maintain a humanistic environment that

Qualifications

• Terminal degree (PP-OTD, PhD, EdD) from an accredited university with curriculum development and supervision of graduate projects.
• NBCOT certification as an OTR required.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in California required by the CBOT.

Responsibilities

• Teach or co-teach online, hybrid, or in-person courses in areas of expertise with innovative teaching modalities.
• Create or co-create course content and materials including syllabi, readings, lectures, and assessments.
• Provide academic advising and professional mentorship to students.
• Create a student-centered learning environment and participate in program and curriculum meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum development

Research

Graduate project supervision

Online teaching

Student advising

Education

Terminal degree (PP-OTD, PhD, EdD)

NBCOT Certification (OTR)

California OT License

Job description

Assistant Clinical Professor (NTT)

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

The University of the Pacific, School of Health Sciences is invitesqualified applicants to apply for the full-time, core faculty,11-month, non-tenure-track position in the Entry-Level OTD programat the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank (depending onqualifications and academic experience).

Teaching OTD program content in both didactic and clinical, advising students, participation in simulation, curriculumdevelopment, interprofessional education, assisting with studentand part-time faculty orientation, and accreditation preparationactivities. Faculty are expected to attend program, curriculum, andother campus committee meetings. Other responsibilities may include contacting clinical agencies, orienting and evaluating part-timefaculty and interviewing prospective students.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, andinclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students andemployees. 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 andstaff.

The Doctoral OT Program is based on the biopsychosocialphilosophy. Teaching is the primary focus at the University. We aspire to promote student learning within a humanistic environment that facilitates student success to be competent self-directedlearners. The role of the instructional faculty within the OTDProgram at University of the Pacific is to provide instruction and develop courses as assigned in areas of knowledge and expertise.

The successful faculty candidate will be part of a highly motivated, cohesive faculty of experienced educators working as an interdisciplinary team to deliver a forward-thinking OTD curriculum designed to meet the 2023 ACOTE Accreditation Standards. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other OTDfaculty members within the program to provide expertise and contribute to a collaborative working environment. This position will report directly to the OTD Program Director.

Job Description and Responsibilities Include:

• Teach or co-teach online, hybrid, or online courses in areas of expertise using innovative teaching modalities.
• Create or co-create online, hybrid, or in-person course content and materials in areas of expertise using innovative teaching modalities, including but not limited to:
  • Course syllabus, reading assignments, lectures, assessments, assignments.
  • Outlines and scripts for videos, voice-over presentations, podcasts, and similar.
  • Provide academic advising and professional mentorship.
  • Create a student-centered learning environment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, andinclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students andemployees. 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 andstaff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (PP-OTD, PhD, EdD) from an accredited university with experience in curriculum development, research and supervision of graduate projects required.
• 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years clinical experience
• Active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:Schedule is dependent on the course and department needs.