TITLE OF POSITION:

Faculty, Occupational Therapy Assistant Studies Program

DEPARTMENT:

Continuing and Professional Studies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Initial and current certification by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant; PA license as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Five years of experience in occupational therapy including practice as an Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant;
• Demonstrated knowledge of education, certification, roles and scope of practice of occupational therapy assistants;
• Documented expertise in at least one of the following clinical areas: pediatrics, behavioral health and physical dysfunction
• Familiarity with standards for Occupational Therapy Assistant Program as promulgated by ACOTE
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Strong computer skills
• Previous experience in collegiate and/or clinical teaching responsibilities preferred
• Previous experience with curriculum development preferred

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a health related discipline

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach courses in OTA program in specific areas of content expertise using traditional classroom and digital instruction methods.
• Serve as faculty advisor for OTA students
• Assist CPS adjunct faculty in select general education course content delivery
• Support Academic Clinical Education Coordinator as needed
• Contribute to curriculum and program evaluation and development
• Assist with acquisition and maintenance of accreditation
• Assist with the management and implementation of the OTA mentoring program

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Marianne Dahl MBA, OTR/L, Program Director of Occupational Therapy Assistant Studies, Continuing and Professional Studies, Philadelphia University, School House Lane and Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144

STARTING DATE:

Position available July, 2010.  Open until filled.

POSTING DATE:

July 2010