Director of All-Women Division of Occupational Therapy

Overview

The Director of the All-women division of the Occupational Therapy Program is responsible for the management, administration, and productivity of courses and fieldwork (FW) of the All-women division, as well as teaching assigned reduced course load, scholarship, and service, to the University, profession, and community

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Director include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Administration / management : Supervise and mentor professional development of faculty and staffHire adjunct faculty with demonstrated expertise in content to teachManage the budget, including overseeing the budgeting and purchasing processOversee student recruitment and admission proceduresOversee student registration, deregistration, academic standing, and graduationContribute to OT program evaluation, ACOTE accreditation, and other for regulating bodies and Touro UniversityProvide coverage for the academic fieldwork coordinator when not available
• TeachingTeach reduced credit load of 6 credits per academic yearProvide assigned number of lecture, laboratory, and examination hours for course(s)Provide the Occupational Therapy office with a list of required texts, supplies, and equipment needed for coursework (a minimum of six weeks prior to the semester beginning)Prepare course descriptions, according to department formatSubmit grades in compliance with policies and procedures established by the UniversitySchedule office hours on a weekly basisUtilize the learning management system (ie : Canvas) in accordance with the policies for use of technology in the School of Health Sciences.
• Scholarship and Service Activities : Participate in scholarly activities such as, research projects, publications, presentations, grant writing, development of innovative teaching and / or initiatives, & mentorship of student research (related to area of expertise)Maintain professionally related competence according to the guidelines and standards of professional accrediting bodies, and / or professional credentialing bodies and licensing entitiesParticipates in leadership and / or service to the community and University

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Doctorate Degree required.
• Initial certification as an Occupational Therapist
• Professional license from New York State Department of Education Office or Professional Licensing
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of occupational therapy including experience in a full-time academic appointment with supervisory and teaching responsibilities at the post-baccalaureate level
• Earned Doctorate in Occupational Therapy or a related discipline awarded by an institution that holds a regional accreditation recognized by the .

Department of Education

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong leadership, supervisory, and management skills
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with curricula design and development, program evaluation processes, and accreditation standards
• Scholarly work and activities
• Knowledge of and the skills and abilities required for teaching
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, & Outlook), Internet Research, and other platforms

Physical Demands

• Extensive use of computers
• Extensive time sitting and standing
• Ability to lift 5 pounds

Travel

• Travel between campuses periodically
• Travel to fieldwork site visits

Maximum Salary

USD $120,000.00 / Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $96,000.00 / Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes :

• Full range of Health Plans Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible / enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday Annual Holiday Schedule
30+ days ago