Director, Occupational Therapy Asst.

Uasys; Arkansas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community college in Arkansas is seeking a Director for the Occupational Therapy Assistant program. This role includes responsibilities such as managing program operations, developing educational curricula, and ensuring accreditation while engaging with students and faculty. Candidates should possess a master's degree in occupational therapy and substantial experience in the field.

Benefits

Benefits Eligible

Qualifications

• At least a master's degree in occupational therapy from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of documented experience in occupational therapy including clinical practice.
• At least 2 years teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Develop and implement instructional plans for each course.
• Lead program external accreditation planning.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Type of Position

Faculty (Non-Classified)

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

The first community college established in Arkansas, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) is a multi-campus, two-year college serving Eastern Arkansas. PCCUA has academic, occupational/technical and continuing education programs and offers over 25 associate degree programs with campuses in DeWitt, Helena-W. Helena and Stuttgart. Thank you for your interest, and we hope you'll be joining our Ridge Runner family soon!

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Department

Allied Health

Department's Website

Summary of Job Duties

The OTA program director is 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.

• Plan, pilot, and evaluate a competency-based Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Develop and implement instructional plans for each course, using appropriate course objectives.
• Enforce academic policy and procedures and comply with institutional rules and regulations related to classroom instruction.
• Maintain availability for students out of class.
• Serve as the OTA program advisor and lead faculty member.
• Identify and secure Academic Fieldwork Coordinators.
• Identify and acquire resources, including textbooks, library materials, laboratory supplies, and instructional equipment.
• Lead program external accreditation planning.
• Lead work in developing a systematic plan for evaluation (SPE), which demonstrates that students have achieved, or are approaching, competency in student learning outcomes.
• Participate in College in-service training and other opportunities for continued professional development.
• Work collaboratively with the Dean of Allied Health and the Title III Program Director.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications

Must be an initially certified occupational therapist who is licensed or otherwise regulated according to regulations in Arkansas.

At least a master's degree in occupational therapy awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency.

Minimum of 5 years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy including

• Clinical practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
• 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 of and experience with occupational therapy assistants.
  
  

At least 2 years teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting.

Experience Working With Diverse, At-risk Students Preferred.

Ability to work as member of a team.

Excellent written & oral communication skills.

Additional Information

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

Shanna Pryor, [e-mail]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Criminal Background Check

For general application assistance, or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [phone], ext. 1271.

PCCUA is committed to providing a safe campus community. We will conduct criminal background checks and a sex offender registry check for applicants seeking employment. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity

Balancing, Climbing, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Stooping, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity

N/A

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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