Description

Carlow University is now accepting applications for our Program Director/Chair role in our Occupational Therapy program. The Department Chair/Program Director of the Occupational Therapy will be responsible for providing effective leadership, management, and administration of the program, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, selection of faculty and staff, maintenance of accreditation, and commitment to strategies for professional development. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Health and Wellness, the Director will be responsible for the development and leadership of the department and maintaining accreditation from ACOTE. This is a 12-month, tenure track appointment.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Be an initially certified occupational therapist who is licensed or otherwise regulated according to regulations in the state(s) or jurisdiction(s) in which the program is located.
Hold a doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency.
Be responsible for the management and administration of the program, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, selection of faculty and staff, maintenance of accreditation, and commitment to strategies for professional development.
Have 8 years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy.
  This experience must include:
Clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist.
Administrative experience including, but not limited to, program planning and implementation, personnel management, evaluation, and budgeting.
Scholarship (e.g., scholarship of application, scholarship of teaching and learning).
Understanding the role of the occupational therapy assistant.
4 years of experience as a faculty member with teaching responsibilities at the postbaccalaureate level.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Development and leadership for the program, inclusive of professional and regional accreditation applications and ongoing reviews
Lead curriculum reviews required for accreditation and Carlow University
Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing staff for program specific activities related to admission, recruitment and marketing efforts
Assure overall program quality in collaboration with faculty
Evaluation of program in collaboration with the Dean
Faculty role as defined in the Faculty Handbook and outlined in the contractual agreement
Hire, supervise, and evaluate program faculty and adjunct faculty
Coordinate mentoring of new full- time faculty teaching in the programs
Oversee internship arrangements
Monitor program advisement process, assign faculty advisement loads that are consistent with university policies and processes
Serve as a student advisor
Placement of students in class rotations
Class scheduling (including class and clinical)
Evaluate external and internal transfer students’ requests
Interview perspective students and participate in admission decisions
Evaluate transfer students eligibility requirements including Advanced Standing Evaluations completed by the appropriate Registrar office personnel
Schedule and chair regular program meetings
Prepare agenda and preside over program meetings
Submit the end-of-year Annual Program Director’s Report to the CHW Evaluation Committee and the Dean
Encourage and promote grant and new program development efforts
Assure compliance with CHW and University policies
Establish and maintain liaison with professional and community agencies
Form an advisory board and hold at least one meeting annually
Advocate for the program with the College of Health and Wellness and the rest of the University (e.g. staff in student accounts, financial aid office, registrar)
Ensure that program syllabi are complete and consistent with University policy and accreditation standards
Coordinate faculty workload assignments across programs
Conduct program Full-Time and Part-Time faculty evaluations (biannual for new faculty) and prepare faculty references to Rank and Tenure Committee
Attend monthly Program Director and CHW committee meetings.
Serve on CHW and University Committees
Engage in scholarship as defined by the Boyer’s Model and consistent with expectations for Rank
Participate in annual Commencement
 
Carlow University is Devoted to....
A culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all     
A strong commitment to social justice
Ethical forward-thinking leadership
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life & disability benefits package
Tuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
Wellness and Employee Assistance Program
Complimentary use of Carlow’s fitness center and amenities
 
Carlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world.

Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the University's resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations.
 
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.