Founding Director, Christ-Centered MSOT Program

Columbia International University; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia International University seeks a pioneering leader to establish and direct the new Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program in Columbia, SC. The Founding Director will guide accreditation, curriculum design, faculty recruitment, and program assessment, while forging partnerships with healthcare systems and community organizations.

Reporting to university leadership, the Director will oversee budgeting, quality improvement, teaching, scholarship, and service, shaping a

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related field; ACOTE requirements for program director eligibility.
• Experience in academic leadership, program development, or administration in higher education or health professions.
• Commitment to CIU's faith-based mission and integrating a biblical worldview with professional practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for establishing, accrediting, growing, and administering the MSOT program.
• Lead curriculum development, assessment, and compliance with accreditation standards.
• Recruit and mentor faculty and staff, support student success, and build clinical partnerships.
• Oversee budgeting, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement with university leadership.
• Contribute to teaching, scholarship, and professional service.

Skills

Academic leadership

Program development

Curriculum design

Teaching

Assessment

Evaluation

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy or related field

Job description

Columbia International University seeks a pioneering leader to establish and direct the new Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program in Columbia, SC. The Founding Director will guide accreditation, curriculum design, faculty recruitment, and program assessment, while forging partnerships with healthcare systems and community organizations.

Reporting to university leadership, the Director will oversee budgeting, quality improvement, teaching, scholarship, and service, shaping a