CLINICAL ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee • Milwaukee, WI

405d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Program Director will be responsible for program leadership and strategic planning, overseeing all aspects of program administration to meet ACOTE accreditation standards, finances and budgeting, student services, and teaching. This individual will serve as a member of the core instructional faculty in the Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) and post professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) degree programs. The Occupational Therapy, Science and Technology Programs (OTST) are consistently ranked among the best in the nation. The mission of the OTST programs is to provide integrated learning individualized clinical experiences, and research opportunities to develop comprehensively prepared occupational therapists and scientists. We value innovation, curiosity, collaboration, integrity, total well-being, and evidence-based practice. The occupational therapy master's program is the only public OT Program in the Greater Milwaukee area. Our urban location and deep community ties include partnerships with more than 300 clinical sites in Milwaukee and across the United States.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate (e.g., OTD, PhD, EdD or equivalent) awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency by date of hire.
• National certification and eligibility for Wisconsin Licensure in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of 6 years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy, including clinical practice, administrative experience, and scholarship.
• At least 3 years of experience in a full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at the postsecondary level.
• Excellent Communication and Organization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership experience in either practice or academia.
• Prior experience as an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, or clinical coordinator in practice, or clinical instructor for Level II or Level III OT clinical placements.
• Strong record of teaching and scholarly productivity.
• Experience with ACOTE accreditation.
• Immersive experience with diverse, underserved, and/or underrepresented students, clients, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow strategic partnerships with local and regional healthcare organizations and other organizations serving individuals with disabilities.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop and implement methods for ensuring and evaluating the quality and effectiveness of the OT programs.
• Oversee the administration of the entry-level MSOT degree program and the post-professional OTD degree program.
• Oversee the maintenance of records required by ACOTE for accreditation.
• Oversee faculty recruitment and performance, and the evaluation of the OT programs.
• Support faculty with new course development including syllabi preparation and learning objectives consistent with ACOTE standards and guidelines.
• Oversee regular curriculum assessment and review course changes and curriculum revisions.
• Evaluate teaching and laboratory needs of the program.
• Develop and teach courses in the OT program for up to 50% of workload.
• Oversee the orientation of new students, and the advising process for students.
• Facilitate meetings to review student progress, develop intervention plans and refer students to necessary resources.
• Ensure students are prepared for field placements in coordination with Academic Fieldwork Coordinator.
• Provide service to the School, College, University and community.
• Provide fiscal leadership and stewardship of resources.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including vacation, sick leave, personal holiday, and paid legal holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees