Assistant/Associate/Full Professor and Program Director, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

About the role

The Director will lead efforts in developing and supervising the doctoral degree program in occupational therapy. Reporting directly to the SHS Dean, the Director will play a lead role in the accreditation process with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) and assist in accreditation efforts with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Responsibilities

• Direct the development of the mission, vision, goals, learning outcomes, and strategic plan for the program in alignment with the School of Health Sciences and Keck Graduate Institute.
• OTD budget oversight, including forecasting student enrollment, equipment needs, associated faculty salaries, etc.
• Maintain and build relationships with internal/external partners and health care institutions to set up and oversee clinical rotation experiences for the student.
• Oversee the ACOTE accreditation process and the development of policies and procedures within the OTD program.
• Conduct regular assessments of the OTD program, including academic content, curriculum design, program goals, and student learning outcomes, and implement change as appropriate.
• Schedule OTD courses and recommend teaching loads for the OTD faculty.
• Oversee OTD program-associated faculty.
• Provide professional leadership and support for teaching faculty, serve as a mentor and facilitator for faculty, and enable an environment that fosters creativity.
• Review all course evaluations with the faculty member and establish an improvement plan as appropriate.
• Periodically review online courses to monitor performance and student interaction.
• Actively engage in faculty/staff meetings on a regular basis to review ongoing program needs and activities.
• Monitor and adjust academic standards and curriculum content.
• Aid the dean and program directors of the various schools and departments in promoting interprofessional scholarly activities and learning opportunities in fulfillment of the mission of Keck Graduate Institute and its programs.
• Maintain accurate records per Institute guidelines.
• Work with Admissions and Outreach to recruit qualified applicants for admission to the OTD program.
• Collaborate with the Associate Program Director.
• Carry regular faculty responsibilities related to teaching, service, research, and administration.
• Demonstrate a commitment to strategies for professional development.

Qualifications

• A Doctoral Degree in occupational therapy or a related area, and current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, and licensed or eligible for OT licensure in California.
• A minimum of eight years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy, of which at least 4 years are in a full-time academic position.
• A working knowledge of ACOTE Standards and expectations is required.
• Effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required, and prior administrative experience in program planning, implementation, and personnel management are highly desired.

Skills

• Strong operational and business management skills.
• Knowledge of ACOTE Standards and expectations.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Previous experience in the accreditation process through ACOTE.
• Experience working with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to set achievable goals for direct reports, long-term and short-term strategic planning, and problem-solving.
• History of success in fundraising and expertise in developing and implementing fundraising plans.

Benefits

Keck Graduate Institute offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package, including:

• Confidential review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest.
• Salary range: $117,000 - $205,000 annualized.
• Internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training considered for final salary determination.
• Placement within the range is also contingent upon the academic rank of appointment, based on years of faculty experience, with the upper end of the range reserved for those appointed at the full professor rank.
• A benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

$117,000 - $205,000 annualized.

Schedule

Typical working hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; however, teaching schedules will vary based on course assignments and the operational needs of the department or Institute.