TITLE OF POSITION:

Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

DEPARTMENT:

Continuing and Professional Studies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Initial and current certification by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy as an occupational therapist;
• Minimum of at least one year of experience in full time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities in addition to at least one year of experience in collegiate teaching responsibilities;
• Five years of experience in occupational therapy including practice as an occupational therapist;
• Demonstrated knowledge of education, certification, roles and scope of practice of occupational therapy assistants;
• Administrative or management experience and familiarity with standards for Occupational  Therapy Assistant Program as promulgated by ACOTE.
• Demonstrated strengths in curriculum development and excellent communication skills

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Master's degree (doctoral degree preferred) in Occupational Therapy or related discipline

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage overall administration of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, staff and faculty
• Steer curriculum and program development
• Develop and implement strategic planning, evaluation and budget

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Search will continue until appropriate candidate is appointed. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae and addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

Ellen L. Kolodner, MSS,OTR/L,FAOTA, Director of Academic Affairs, Continuing and Professional Studies, Philadelphia University, School House Lane and Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144

STARTING DATE:

Position will begin as soon as possible.

POSTING DATE:

October 2009