Program Director - Occupational Therapy/Faculty (Rank TBD) - 995847

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Primary Purpose:

Duties include all administrative tasks associated with admission, retention, and program direction for the OTD course study. The Director must have Associate Professor or Professor rank and commitment to developing research and scholarship. Appointment to the rank of professor requires a record of distinguished scholarship and outstanding teaching ability, evidenced by recognized professional productivity in the field(s) of specialization. Appointment to the rank of associate professor normally requires a record of substantial success in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Plan, develop and disseminate marketing brochures, fliers, letters, website, etc. about OTD program for student recruitment.

2. Represent/present about OTD program at local forums, and regional, national and international conferences and meetings.

3. Route inquiries to admissions; follow-up on request for further information.

4. Plan, organize and direct orientation sessions for new students each semester.

5. Act as academic advisor to all OTD students and track progress of all students.

6. Facilitate development of new elective courses and arrange course schedules and room arrangements each semester.

7. Provide recommendations to the Chair regarding faculty teaching assignment in program.

8. Lead OTD faculty group in ongoing curriculum review and development.

9. Explore and pursue outside funding opportunities for the program.

10. Oversee development, administration and grading of comprehensive exams.

11. Facilitate residency opportunities for students.

12. Maintain up-to-date information for students on funding sources for research support, on IRB requirements, etc.

13. Review, expand, and revise as necessary the policies and procedures manual and handbook for OTD students.

14. Make needed changes and/or additions to catalog and OT Program brochure for program.

15. Maintain communication with students about upcoming events, courses, etc.

16. Work with chair on arrangement of graduation for master candidates.

17. Maintain alumni relations.

18. Provide semester administrative reports on the OTD program to the Chair.

19. Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals.

2. Ability to effectively present information to students, public groups, or professional organizations in the English language.

3. Ability to work with appropriate mathematical concepts specific to the particular discipline.

4. Ability to apply concepts to practical situation.

5. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

6. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).

Required Certifications/Licensures: Current National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) and State of Florida licensure required as of date of hire.

Required Education: Doctoral Degree

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: 1. Post professional doctoral degree.

2. Minimum of five (5) years of academic experience and have a record of excellence in academic administration and teaching.

3. Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D, OTD, PsyD, Sc.D., or other related terminal degree) in appropriate area of specialization.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.