Co-Chairperson - School of Health Professions (Occupational Therapy)

Job Duties

Align the department’s mission and goals with those of the institution and provide effective leadership in support of those goals.

Oversee daily operations, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Facilitate faculty meetings and promote a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Represent the department within the university, professional organizations, and community partnerships.

Prioritize departmental goals and activities across all degree programs.

Provide effective stewardship of the department’s budget and financial resources.

Academic Oversight

Ensure the quality and continuous improvement of occupational therapy curricula.

Review and revise roles, teaching assignments, and professional development plans.

Maintain compliance with accreditation standards (e.g., ACOTE or relevant governing bodies).

Support innovative teaching practices and curriculum development.

Faculty & Staff Management

Build positive and productive relationships between faculty, staff, and students within the department.

Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and support faculty and staff.

Promote professional development, scholarship, and research productivity.

Oversee workload assignments and performance reviews.

Student Success

Promote student recruitment, retention, and graduation.

Address student concerns and ensure a supportive learning environment.

Encourage student engagement in research, clinical practice, service learning, capstone, and community engagement.

Research & Scholarship

Promote research initiatives and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Support grant development and scholarly dissemination within the department.