OT Program Director - Accreditation & Academic Leader

UTMB Faculty Group Practice; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Faculty Group Practice in Galveston seeks a full‑time Program Director for its Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. The role combines leadership, accreditation management, and teaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities include overseeing compliance, optimizing curriculum outcomes, and mentoring faculty and students. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree and significant OT experience, as well as a commitment to educational excellence.

The position offers a chance to impact the next generation of practitioners and leadership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of OT experience with 3 years in a full-time academic role.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as an OT in Texas.
• Demonstrated ability in administration and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary institutional liaison to ACOTE.
• Lead evaluation and refinement of the OTD curriculum.
• Oversee student academic progression and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Accreditation expertise

Communication

Collaboration

Teaching

Education

Doctoral degree (OTD, PhD, DHSc, DrPH, DSc)

Job description

UTMB Faculty Group Practice in Galveston seeks a full‑time Program Director for its Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. The role combines leadership, accreditation management, and teaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities include overseeing compliance, optimizing curriculum outcomes, and mentoring faculty and students. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree and significant OT experience, as well as a commitment to educational excellence.

The position offers a chance to impact the next generation of practitioners and leadership in a dynamic environment.