Dean/Program Director, Occupational Therapy
Company: West Coast University
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
SUMMARY: The Dean/Program Director, Occupational Therapy
oversees the development, management and administration of the
program, including planning, development, delivery, evaluation,
budgeting, selection of faculty and staff, maintenance of
accreditation, and commitment to strategies for professional
development. - Ensures program compliance according to state
specific Department of Consumer Affairs as well as programmatic
accreditation requirements. - Develops and manages all experiential
learning sites, relationships, policies and procedures. -
Participates in fiscal administration, curriculum development and
coordination, determination of teaching assignments, supervision
and evaluation of faculty, design and operation of program
facilities, and selection/coordination of program specific external
facilities and instruction. - Provides professional leadership and
support for teaching faculty; serves as a mentor and facilitator
for faculty assigned; and enables an environment which fosters
creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility. EDUCATION:
- Earned doctoral degree required that is awarded by an
institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized national or
regional accrediting body. The doctoral degree is not limited to a
doctorate in occupational therapy.
- Evidence of scholarship (e.g., scholarship of application,
practice or engagement, scholarship of teaching and learning)
required. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Certified Occupational Therapist, and maintains
license/credentials to practice in the state of Texas.
KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 8 years of documented experience
in the field of occupational therapy. This experience must include:
- Clinical practice as an occupational therapist.
- Administrative experience including, but not limited to,
program planning and implementation, personnel management,
evaluation, and budgeting.
- Understanding of the role of the occupational therapy
assistant.
- At least 3 years of experience in a full-time academic
appointment with teaching responsibilities at the postsecondary
level. General Requirements:
- Leadership knowledge in the program field to cultivate a
learner-centered environment and to foster excellence.
- Knowledge in technological support and delivery of program area
and services.
- Knowledge and evidence of strong supervisory and management
skills as applicable to specialized program area.
- Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating
to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards
such as Title IV, WASC, ACICS, AOTA, and other accreditation
standards. -
- Experience with MS Office.
- Knowledge of applicable databases and computer application
systems to supply the most accurate information, reports and
projections. - #HEJ #LI-MP1ABOUT USFor over 100 years, West Coast
University has been educating and preparing students for
professional careers across our six campuses located in Southern
California, Dallas, Miami, and Online. As part of our unique
student-centric approach to advanced healthcare education you will
be empowering future healthcare professionals. At West Coast
University our students are Ahead of the Curve. Our Mission is to
embrace a student-centric learning partnership that leads to
professional success. We deliver transformational education within
a culture of integrity and personal accountability. Our benefited
faculty and associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package
including:
- Health & Wellness
- Financial & Retirement
- Family & Parenting
- Vacation & Time Off
- Perks & Discount
- Professional DevelopmentWest Coast University is proud to be an
equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to
work in and serve an ethnically-diverse population.Campus: WCU
Dallas
Function: Management
Keywords: West Coast University, Grand Prairie , Dean/Program Director, Occupational Therapy, Executive , Grand Prairie, Texas
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