[PART_TIME Remote] Looking for Director of Occupational Therapy

Your next career move could be with Centre County, PA as a Looking For Director Of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Assistant Teaching Professor Of Occupational Therapy! We offer a flexible, hybrid Remote arrangement for this position. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. The compensation for this role is a competitive salary, reflecting our commitment to attracting the best.   Job title: Director of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Assistant Teaching Professor of Occupational Therapy Company: Pennsylvania State University Job description : APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please to complete the . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please to complete the Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete . JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Penn State Mont Alto invites applications for a full-time Director of Occupational Therapy Assistant Program, Assistant Teaching Professor of Occupational Therapy; Term, multi-year, 42-week contract beginning January 24, 2024, or as negotiated. Responsibilities: Director of The Occupational Therapy Assistant Program (OTA), Assistant Teaching Professor will hold a faculty appointment that has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of The Pennsylvania State University. This successful candidate will demonstrate competence in administration, teaching, curriculum & course development, as well as proficiency in delivering and maintaining accreditation requirements set forth by The Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The faculty will teach assigned courses within the program using traditional, hybrid, and online methods during the weekday as scheduled. The faculty will participate in administration, teaching, student advising, career guidance, National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) OTA exam preparation, and licensure processes. The faculty will participate in campus, college, university, professional, and community service activities. The faculty will participate in professional development activities to stay current in the disciplines and teaching in the higher education environment. Qualifications: A minimum of two (2) years of full-time academic appointment in higher education, which includes significant teaching, learning, advising, management, understanding of, and experience with occupational therapy assistants is required. Hold Post-Professional OTD for a minimum of two (2) years from a regionally accredited body recognized by the USDE. Other related doctorates will be considered. Minimum of five (5) years of full-time equivalent practice as an occupational therapy practitioner, community-based practice in pediatric and/or mental health. Preferred experience with ACOTE accreditation processes. Applicant must be currently certified by NBCOT, licensed to practice as an occupational therapy practitioner in Pennsylvania, and a member of the American Occupational Therapy Association. Demonstrated competency with Microsoft Office 365 Application Suite, organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills are a must. The applicant should have knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting clinical and community-based education, the contemporary needs of students, and the profession of occupational therapy. Enthusiasm for working in a dynamic interprofessional environment and on-campus involvement is essential. Direct any questions to Dr. Michael Doncheski, Director of Academic Affairs, Phone 717-749-6051, [email protected]. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. How to Apply: Applicants should access the Penn State jobs website: https://hr.psu.edu/careers and enter their application using the appropriate tab. Please submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and list of three references with contact information. Campus Information: Penn State University is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and professions. Penn State Mont Alto is one of more than 20 Penn State campuses state-wide. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 1000 students; about 25% are adult learners. The campus is located in south central Pennsylvania in a rural setting adjacent to the Michaux State Forest. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors is offered, as well as nine baccalaureate degrees and seven associate degrees. Students and faculty at Penn State Mont Alto have all of the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small, and the student/faculty ratio is low, so students can receive much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting and have opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members. For more information about the campus, visit . The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review . Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Penn State is committed to the health of our local and global communities. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to comply with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements. Click on to learn about the requirements as well as general COVID-19 information at Penn State. Mont Alto, PA Expected salary : Location : Centre County, PA Apply Job! Are You the One We're Looking For?If you believe you have what it takes, submit your application without delay. We are keen to hear from talented candidates like you.

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