"Program Director/Chair, Occupational Therapy Program"

Job Details

Carlow University is now accepting applications for our Program Director/Chair role in our Occupational Therapy program. The Department Chair/Program Director of the Occupational Therapy will be responsible for providing effective leadership, management, and administration of the program, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, selection of faculty and staff, maintenance of accreditation, and commitment to strategies for professional development. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Health and Wellness, the Director will be responsible for the development and leadership of the department and maintaining accreditation from ACOTE. This is a 12-month, tenure track appointment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be an initially certified occupational therapist who is licensed or otherwise regulated according to regulations in the state(s) or jurisdiction(s) in which the program is located.
• Hold a doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency.
• Be responsible for the management and administration of the program, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, selection of faculty and staff, maintenance of accreditation, and commitment to strategies for professional development.
• Have 8 years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy.
• This experience must include:
• Clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist.
• Administrative experience including, but not limited to, program planning and implementation, personnel management, evaluation, and budgeting.
• Scholarship (e.g., scholarship of application, scholarship of teaching and learning).
• Understanding the role of the occupational therapy assistant.
• 4 years of experience as a faculty member with teaching responsibilities at the postbaccalaureate level.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development and leadership for the program, inclusive of professional and regional accreditation applications and ongoing reviews
• Lead curriculum reviews required for accreditation and Carlow University
• Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing staff for program specific activities related to admission, recruitment and marketing efforts
• Assure overall program quality in collaboration with faculty
• Evaluation of program in collaboration with the Dean
• Faculty role as defined in the Faculty Handbook and outlined in the contractual agreement
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate program faculty and adjunct faculty
• Coordinate mentoring of new full- time faculty teaching in the programs
• Oversee internship arrangements
• Monitor program advisement process, assign faculty advisement loads that are consistent with university policies and processes
• Serve as a student advisor
• Placement of students in class rotations
• Class scheduling (including class and clinical)
• Evaluate external and internal transfer students’ requests
• Interview perspective students and participate in admission decisions
• Evaluate transfer students eligibility requirements including Advanced Standing Evaluations completed by the appropriate Registrar office personnel
• Schedule and chair regular program meetings
• Prepare agenda and preside over program meetings
• Submit the end-of-year Annual Program Director’s Report to the CHW Evaluation Committee and the Dean
• Encourage and promote grant and new program development efforts
• Assure compliance with CHW and University policies
• Establish and maintain liaison with professional and community agencies
• Form an advisory board and hold at least one meeting annually
• Advocate for the program with the College of Health and Wellness and the rest of the University (e.g. staff in student accounts, financial aid office, registrar)
• Ensure that program syllabi are complete and consistent with University policy and accreditation standards
• Coordinate faculty workload assignments across programs
• Conduct program Full-Time and Part-Time faculty evaluations (biannual for new faculty) and prepare faculty references to Rank and Tenure Committee
• Attend monthly Program Director and CHW committee meetings.
• Serve on CHW and University Committees
• Engage in scholarship as defined by the Boyer’s Model and consistent with expectations for Rank
• Participate in annual Commencement

Carlow University is Devoted to....

• A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all
• A strong commitment to social justice
• Ethical forward-thinking leadership
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package
• Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary use of Carlow’s fitness center and amenities

Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.