Assoc Professor/Chair/Dir/Master Of Occupational Therapy - 3479

Division Academic Affairs Department Department of Occupational Therapy Working Title Assoc Professor/Chair/Dir/Master of Occupational Therapy - 3479 Vacancy Type Tenure Track Faculty Min T/E Requirements

• Earned entry-level occupational therapy degree from an accredited program.

• Earned doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related field from a US accredited college or university.

• Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

• Current license or eligible for license to practice in the state of North Carolina.

• Eight (8) years of experience in clinical practice as an occupational therapist. This experience should include:

• Clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist.

• 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 the role of the occupational therapy assistant.

• 4 years of experience as a faculty member with teaching responsibilities at the postsecondary level with responsibilities that include teaching and managing learning experiences, evaluating student achievement, providing input into curriculum development.

FTE 1 Recruitment Range Commensurate with Education and Experience Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Education and Experience Position # 3479 FLSA Status Exempt Months per year 12 Primary Purpose of Organization Unit

The purpose of the Department of Occupational Therapy is to educate occupational therapy practitioners to interpret the relationship of person, environment and occupation to the health and well-being of individuals and populations in order to enable participation in meaningful occupations in everyday life activities. The Master of Science of Occupational Therapy's mission is to prepare highly trained and culturally affirming leaders in the field of occupational therapy, who are uniquely equipped to meet the diverse needs of the immediate area and the profession as a whole. We are committed to promoting evidence-based practice, inclusive care, advocacy, entrepreneurship, and service learning. Graduates of UNC Pembroke's will be lifelong learners who are equipped to implement evidence-based practice. Graduates will be prepared to work as independent practitioners, leaders of a therapy team, and strong advocates for the profession and their clients to help reduce and eliminate health disparities in the local community.

Primary Purpose of Position

The OT Department Chair will provide guidance, vision, and stewardship of the department's programs and activities to shape the direction of College of Health Sciences (CHS) and contribute to its success. The Department Chair supports the mission of CHS and the university by promoting high quality educational programs, scholarship, as well as professional, community, and university service. The position includes direct administration and management as the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program director which includes the implementation, management, and administration of the MSOT program, including planning, development, delivery, evaluation, budgeting, and faculty and staff, maintenance of accreditation, and commitment to strategies for professional development. The position includes teaching graduate level occupational therapy courses in the applicant's area of expertise.

Job Description

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is seeking an innovative, organized, strategic-minded and dependable Chair/Program Director of the Department of Occupational Therapy. We are looking for someone who will be excited to join an institution committed to making a significant and lasting contribution toward improving the supply of the health workforce, particularly in rural areas of the state, while increasing workforce diversity, improving the geographic distribution of the health workforce in rural communities, and creating affordable training opportunities for the future health workforce in North Carolina. We need a master collaborator, ready to lead the successful implementation of the new Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. A Minority Serving Institution and home to 7630 students, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke is characterized by academic excellence, commitment to accessibility and opportunity for first-generation college students and a community committed to student-centered experience.

This is an opportunity to join UNCP and to become part of a leadership team that will carry out a critical goal of the university's strategic plan to expand health science graduate and professional doctorate degree programs. This position is a full-time, tenure track position. UNCP is expecting the first cohort of students in the Fall 2024.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke seeks applicants for a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment with a start date of August 2024. The Department Chair will provide guidance, vision, and stewardship of the department's programs and activities to shape the direction of College of Health Sciences (CHS) and contribute to its success. The Department Chair supports the mission of CHS and the university by promoting high quality educational programs, scholarship, as well as professional, community, and university service. The position includes direct administration and management as the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program director which includes the implementation, management, and administration of the MSOT program, including planning, development, delivery, evaluation, budgeting, and faculty and staff, maintenance of accreditation, and commitment to strategies for professional development. The position includes teaching graduate level occupational therapy courses in the applicant's area of expertise.

Application Instructions:

Please direct all applications to the Application Portal by clicking this url: http://jobs.uncp.edu

The application review process will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, qualified candidates must submit the following:

1. cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy statement, and 4) three reference contacts.

Management Preference

• Previous experience as a program director, assistant director, academic fieldwork coordinator, or capstone coordinator

• Demonstrated understanding of clinical practice and partnerships of both OT and OTA

• Record of experience in administration, including financial and personnel management.

• Demonstrated success in leadership and mentoring

• Experience in policy and procedure formulation, and evaluation of program effectiveness.

• Knowledge of education and administration as well as current ACOTE standards and procedures relevant to the program

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

Current certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Posting Information

Job Opening Date 03/27/2024 Job Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Category Faculty Posting Number EPA00900 Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/11191 Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.