Assistant Professor and Capstone Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

About the role

The Assistant Professor and Capstone Coordinator provides the occupational therapy doctoral program with management and administration of the capstone process. As a full-time ladder faculty member, the Capstone Coordinator teaches capstone courses, procures capstone sites, provides development to capstone mentors, and monitors student capstone progress. The Capstone Coordinator also ensures the occupational therapy program’s compliance with ACOTE capstone requirements. This individual works closely with the OTD Program's Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ACOTE capstone requirements.
• Procure and develop capstone education sites that fit with course content and curriculum design.
• Provide development to capstone community mentors and faculty mentors to support student learning experiences.
• Place students in capstone sites.
• Support students while on capstone.
• Oversee administration of capstone requirements of clinical affiliation agreements, student health records, site-specific requirements, and utilization of the healthcare education management system.
• Manage and teach capstone courses.
• Engage in service activities for the Institute.
• Provide active, innovative, and high-caliber learning experiences in relevant areas of expertise, including general practice, professional, and capstone-related courses.
• Participate in scholarly activities of research and program development in collaboration with OTD faculty.
• Serve on OTD program, SHS, and KGI committees as assigned.
• Provide student advisement and mentorship.
• Engage in institutional and governance activities.
• Support and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of capstone education.
• Demonstrate professional skills and interactions that support the mission and vision of the OTD program.

Requirements

The successful candidate will possess a Doctoral degree from a United States Department of Education recognized, accredited program and be a registered and licensed occupational therapist in the state of California, with at least three years of clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist.

Qualifications

Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Skills

Strong attention to detail.
Proficient computer, online system, and web skills.
Strong work ethic and team-based approach to working in a high-volume environment.
Superior writing skills.
Positive, welcoming personality with demonstrated customer service experience.
Able to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Able to work comfortably, respectfully, and competently with people of diverse backgrounds.
Able to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Able to travel locally as needed to meet business requirements, which may include driving or other modes of transportation.

Benefits

This is a Faculty, full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt position. 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.

Pay

Salary range: $117,000 - $143,000 annualized.

Schedule

To apply A confidential review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit the following:

• A cover letter detailing your professional experience and qualifications
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae outlining academic and professional achievements
• Contact information for three professional references, including name, title, relationship to the applicant, email address, and direct phone number
• A statement of teaching philosophy
• A statement of research philosophy
• Preliminary budgetary requirements for research start-up, if applicable