Assistant/Associate Professor Occupational Therapy (TT)

Responsibilities

• Teach OTD program content in both didactic and clinical settings
• Conduct research, creative activities, and scholarly work to support promotion and rank
• Contribute to curriculum development and interprofessional education
• Advise students and participate in simulation-based learning
• Assist with student and part-time faculty orientation
• Support accreditation preparation activities and participate in university committees
• Engage in service to the University and the professional community

Requirements

• Terminal degree (PP-OTD, PhD, or EdD) from an accredited university
• NBCOT certification as an OTR (Registered Occupational Therapist)
• Current California Occupational Therapist license
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in a doctoral-level occupational therapy program
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, research, and supervision of graduate projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Active membership in the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
• Experience with ACOTE accreditation standards
• 10+ years of experience teaching entry-level occupational therapy content
• Experience mentoring graduate student research or capstone projects
• Demonstrated experience with simulation, AI, VR/AR, or innovative teaching modalities
• Experience advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting
• Clinical practice experience and experience supervising Fieldwork Level II students

About the Company

University of the Pacific is a leading institution dedicated to student success through diverse learning experiences. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion as foundational to our community and strive to create an environment that is responsive to the socio-cultural forces that impact our students, faculty, and staff.