Director of the Occupational Therapy Program

Director of the Occupational Therapy Program

Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences

JOB SUMMARY:

The Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences at Adelphi University is pleased to invite applications for the position of Inaugural Director for the Occupational Therapy Program to be based in Adelphi’s new Manhattan Center. This position is at the Associate or Full Professor level.

The Director of Occupational Therapy (OT) provides overall leadership and administrative oversight for the OT program, ensuring the program meets and exceeds the standards set by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). This role involves leading the development, implementation, and management of the program's curriculum and operations, fostering a positive learning environment, and ensuring the success of students.

The successful candidate will be based at the new Manhattan Center.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Be responsible for creation, development, accreditation, operationalization, and management of a new OT program at Adelphi University and envision what distinguishes the program in the NYC market.
- Lead and be responsible for development of all ACOTE-required accreditation candidacy documents, and oversight of all ongoing accreditation assessment and compliance.
- Oversee the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum.
- Have a background in clinical practice, as well as deep experience in teaching and academic administration
- Assist with hiring, orientation, and supervision of faculty and staff involved with the program, demonstrating responsiveness to issues related to personnel, leadership, program development, accreditation, and program assessment.
- Participate in evaluation of student performance and academic counseling of students.
- Demonstrate evidence of teaching and curriculum expertise, faculty development and mentorship competencies, as well as enthusiasm for inter-professional collaboration.
- Manage the program's budget and ensure appropriate resources are available to support its operations.
- Develop, expand, and maintain affiliations with clinical sites to provide high-quality clinical experiences for students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in NY State with a minimum of five years of recent clinical experience practicing as an OT.
- Relevant doctoral degree is preferred.
- Experience in academic administration, health professions teaching, and faculty development, minimum of three years.
- Knowledge of and experience with healthcare regulations, standards, and the accreditation process for OT programs.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

APPLICATION:

- Interested applicants should submit the following materials with their application: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, with a list of three professional references, and a Teaching Statement.
- To be considered, applications must be submitted through the Adelphi website ( https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/open-positions/ ).
- This appointment is subject to final approval by the Adelphi University Board of Trustees.

ABOUT ADELPHI:

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.

SALARY INFORMATION:

In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for the Associate Professor level is $100,000 - $125,000 and the annual base salary range for the Full Professor level is $120,000 - $155,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.

Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees. For a list of benefits provided to employees, please click here .