9 month-Teaching Faculty-Occupational Therapy Assistant

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director will oversee program administration, ACOTE compliance, budgeting, faculty selection, and ACOTE reporting. The role integrates with NOVA’s OTA teaching faculty and requires leadership in program development and accreditation activities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with fieldwork sites, articulation agreements, and ongoing program evaluation to ensure graduates meet learning objectives and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or related field with OT undergrad.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ACOTE standards are met and program complies with NOVA policies.
• Develop, revise and teach OTA program courses.
• Provide student advising and fieldwork supervision as needed.
• Coordinate accreditation activities for OTA curriculum.
• Collaborate with faculty, fieldwork sites, and partners to meet objectives.

Skills

ACOTE regulations

Program management

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s in Occupational Therapy

OT field/undergrad degree regionally accredited

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working Title 9 month-Teaching Faculty-Occupational Therapy Assistant Role Title 9 month-Instructor Role Code 01013-FP FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280F0090 Agency Northern VA Community College Agency/Division NV280-Provost Medical Educ Ctr Work Location Fairfax County - 059 Hiring Range Please see Additional Considerations section for more information Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

General Description

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The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program’s Program Director is responsible for the management and administration of the OTA program, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, selection of faculty and staff, maintenance of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) reporting and program compliance with current ACOTE standards, and commitment to strategies for professional development. The Program Director is a full-time core member of the NOVA OTA Program teaching faculty.

Duties And Tasks

• Responsible for the program’s compliance with all standards for ACOTE.
• Reviews, updates, and maintains the OTA department policies and procedures that ensure compliance with ACOTE and NOVA policies at a minimum on an annual basis.
• Assists the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator with all aspects of the fieldwork program.
• Initiates and maintain agreements with other colleges for articulation and/or collaborative experiences.
• Collaborates with other program directors, educators, and community partners to facilitate learning opportunities for students to enhance their ability to meet learning objectives which align with the program’s curriculum design.
• Manages the admission process for students to the OTA program in collaboration with Student Services.
• Provides fieldwork supervision as needed.
• Orients students to general policies and procedures for the OTA program admission, progression, and graduation.
• Assess the quality and relevance of all aspects of the OTA program considering student feedback, faculty evaluations, program evaluations, student learning objectives, and other pertinent information.
• Ensures that the students are meeting the program requirements to graduate.
• Collects and compiles data regarding OTA program outcomes and disseminates the information appropriately.
• Assists Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, faculty, and fieldwork sites, with any student performance issues, conflict(s), and other issues, in order to find resolution.
• Responsible for and coordinates accreditation activities regarding the OTA curriculum.
• Develops, revises, and teaches OTA program courses.
• Provides OTA program student advising.
• Holds required weekly student engagement hours.
• Attends divisional and College meetings.
• Participates in all other duties assigned.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

The employee requires access to the Administrative Information System (AIS) to perform the duties and tasks required of the position.

KSAs

• A commitment to the College and the NOVA OTA Program’s mission and philosophy.
• A thorough understanding of the NOVA OTA program’s curriculum design.
• Knowledge of and commitment to upholding ACOTE regulations regarding curriculum and fieldwork.
• An understanding of the program’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in collaboration with the faculty, administrative assistant, college faculty, and fieldwork educators.
• Strong organizational abilities and effective time management capabilities.
• Excellent professional interpersonal and communication skills through telephone, face-to-face, and through email.
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze data and determine programmatic changes.
• The ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally in a professional manner
• The ability to assist in conflict resolution and problem-solving
• The ability to empathize
• The ability to drive to and from fieldwork sites
• Must be able to demonstrate scholarship (e.g. scholarship of application, or scholarship of teaching and learning).

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy OR a master’s degree in another field and an undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy. Qualifying degrees must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
• National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) national certification. Certification must be active and is required as a condition for hire and for continued employment if hired.
• Active, unexpired Commonwealth of Virginia licensure as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, with no restrictions, is required as a condition for hire and for continued employment if hired. If current licensure is with another state or is not active, then you must be able obtain or renew licensure with the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience that includes the following:
• Clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist. This requirement may include experience as an occupational therapy assistant.
• Administrative experience that includes, but is not limited to, program planning and implementation, personnel management, evaluation and budgeting.
• Experience working with Occupational Therapy Assistants.
• Three (3) years of experience as a faculty member teaching occupational therapy or occupational therapy assisting in a postsecondary and/or community college environment.
• Scholarship (e.g. scholarship of application, scholarship of teaching and learning)
• Part-time experience will be converted to its full-time equivalency.

Additional Considerations

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced post-professional clinical degree. Qualifying degree must be awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
• Fieldwork Educator Certificate awarded by American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and active membership with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Clinical experience and expertise in the areas of psychiatry, management, research, neuro, pediatrics, and/or adult physical disabilities.
• Education, training and/or experience with teaching hybrid or online courses, with Canvas Learning Management System for teaching, and/or Zoom.
• Experience with and preparation for teaching culturally, linguistically, socio-economically, and academically diverse students at the college-level.

Hiring Range

Starting salary is commensurate based on education, experience and other appropriately qualifying factors within assigned rank and will fall within the specified hiring range for the assigned rank. Rank is determined by education and academic teaching experience. The hiring range for each rank is as follows: Assistant Professor ($72,000 to $84,000), Associate Professor ($81,000 to $93,000) and Professor ($90,000 to $102,000).

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

N/A

Posting Information

Posting Number FAC_2064P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/14/2026 Job Close Date 10/15/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information

About NOVA

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.

At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit At a Glance | Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

We strive to ensure our employees have tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at www.nvcc.edu.

The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.

Employees must reside in Virginia, Maryland or District of Columbia.

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

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Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/101213