Assistant/Associate Professor Occupational Therapy (TT)

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

The University of the Pacific, School of Health Sciences is invites qualified applicants to apply for the 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). 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. 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 4 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. Familiarity with ACOTE accreditation standards. 5 years' experience teaching entry-level occupational therapy content. 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. 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

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. 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.

Special Instructions:

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32296 je-fbaae4e310644d8ab5fd7a38d2e9b8e7