Clinical Assistant Professor (12 Month) / Director of Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

Job description

The Occupational Therapy Program in the School of Health Professions at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor (12 Month) and Director of the Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate (PP-OTD) Program.
Job Summary
In collaboration with the Occupational Therapy Program Chair, the successful candidate will provide academic and administrative leadership for curriculum development, course delivery, doctoral capstone education, student support, program assessment, and enrollment initiatives. The position also includes teaching, scholarly engagement, professional service, and collaboration with faculty, clinical partners, and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
• Provide academic and administrative leadership for the PP-OTD Program in collaboration with the Occupational Therapy Program Chair.
• Develop and oversee program curricula, policies, procedures, and courses, with support from the Occupational Therapy Program Chair.
• Teach assigned courses and manage course delivery, including direct instruction, student assessment, learning management systems, development and updating of instructional materials, and confidential maintenance of student records.
• Demonstrate proficiency in program administration, teaching, research, clinical practice, and scholarly or research engagement.
• Promote intra- and interdisciplinary teamwork in diverse academic and clinical settings.
• Advise, counsel, and support students, including appropriate referrals when needed; establish and maintain regular office hours.
• Guide and mentor students throughout doctoral capstone projects, from project conception through dissemination.
• Ensure compliance with Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) capstone requirements.
• Identify, secure, and develop capstone education sites aligned with course content and curriculum design.
• Provide development and support to community capstone mentors and faculty mentors to strengthen student learning experiences.
• Manage and support students throughout their capstone experiences.
• Coordinate with faculty, administration, clinical partners, prospective students, alumni, and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with program faculty and staff, the Occupational Therapy Program Chair, and School leadership to oversee course and program quality, faculty development, and program assessment activities.
• Coordinate student recruitment and admissions efforts to support sustainable program enrollment.
• Participate in appropriate program, school, university-wide, and professional activities.

The School of Health Professions at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor (12 month) (non-tenure track) to serve as program faculty and Director of the Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program (PP-OTD).
Collaborating with the Occupational Therapy Program Chair, the successful candidate will:
-Demonstrate proficient skills and experience in program administration, teaching, research, clinical experience, and a record of scholarly/research engagement
-Be committed to the concepts of intra and interdisciplinary teamwork within diverse teams and contexts
-With the support of the Occupational Therapy Program Chair, oversee and develop program curricula, policies, procedures. and courses
-Manage all aspects of course delivery including direct instruction; assessment, use of learning management system, developing and updating course materials, maintaining student records with confidentiality
-Provide guidance and support to students through advisement counseling and referring to appropriate party, as needed
• Provide guidance and mentorship lo students in their doctoral capstone projects, from project conception to dissemination

Ensure compliance with ACOTE capstone requirements
-Procure and develop capstone education sites that fit with course content and curriculum design
• Provide development to capstone community mentors and faculty mentors to support student learning experiences

-Manage students during their capstone experiences
-Coordinate with faculty, administration, clinical partners, prospective students, alumni, and external stakeholders
-Work closely with program faculty, staff, Occupational Therapy Program Chair, and School leadership. Oversee course and program quality, faculty development, and program assessment activities
-Coordinate recruitment and admissions efforts for sustainable enrollment within !he program
-Participate in program, school, and university-wide professional activities, as appropriate
-Establish and maintain regular office hours
Required Qualifications
• Earned Doctorate (PhD, OTD, EdD, DrPH, DHSc, or another relevant doctoral-level degree) from an accredited institution.
• New York State Occupational Therapist Licensure.
• 5+ years of teaching experience in higher education.
• 5+ years of occupational therapy clinical practice experience, including strong practice experience in an occupational therapy specialty area.
• Active National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification.
• Demonstrated experience in program coordination and management.
• Experience mentoring or supervising faculty and/or staff in work supporting organizational goals and objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency.
• Or, a satisfactory equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

Preferred Qualifications
• Established record or line of scholarly work.
• Experience using contemporary instructional technologies and learning management systems for in-person and distance instruction.
• Active service involvement with local, state, national, and/or professional organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing strategic partnerships and outreach initiatives to support program growth and competitiveness.
• Proficiency in marketing and promotional activities to support enrollment growth and program visibility.