Fairleigh Dickinson University Hiring for Program Director, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program at Madison, NJ Full Time

Program Director, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program

Fairleigh Dickinson University, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications
and nominations for an 11-month, tenure track Program Director, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program to begin April-May
2022. Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Department of Occupational Therapy, located in Florham Park, New Jersey, seeks excellence
through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply. The Occupational Therapy Department is housed in the School
of Pharmacy and Health Sciences located in the heart of the U.S. pharmaceutical industry in Morris County, New Jersey. The Program Director
will work alongside University administration, including the Dean of the School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and other members of the
School leadership team, to develop and launch the newly established program in occupational therapy. The Program director will also
spearhead the accreditation for the program, working with the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education to establish the
parameters for accreditation and bring the school through this longitudinal process.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the effort to implement the OTD program, building a program that addresses the current and emerging role of occupational therapy as
  an expanding discipline. 
• Plan and establish strategic goals and milestones for the program and oversee daily operations.
• Manage the curriculum for the program, assuring the program is both relevant and attractive to potential students, partners and
  employers.
• Develop a plan for the recruitment and retention of faculty, students and partners within the program to assure its long
  term success and sustainability. 
• Manage the ongoing process of accreditation with the Accreditation Council for Occupational
  Therapy Education (ACOTE), including developing a timeline and plan for accreditation, initiating contact and communication with the
  accrediting body, developing a rapport with the commission and managing the overall accreditation process.
• Support tracking of
  individual student performance data in meeting accreditation requirements. 
• Collaborate with the appropriate committees,
  faculty members, and administrators in developing coursework, experiential learning, assessment of student outcomes and identifying
  strategies for continuous quality improvement.
• Cultivate and maintain strong contacts with the community, local and national
  corporations, health care systems, school systems and professional associations to develop a strong network of occupational therapy practice
  sites.
• Manage annual budget for the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program in coordination with the Dean of the School of Pharmacy
  and Health Sciences; and
• Teach within the OTD program (appointment at the rank of associate professor or above).

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8 years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy. This
  experience must include: Clinical practice 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 of the role of the occupational therapy assistant; at least 3 years of experience in a full-time
  academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at the postbaccalaureate level.
• A doctoral degree awarded by an institution
  that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). The doctoral degree is not limited
  to a doctorate in occupational therapy.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as an OT in the state of NJ.
• Record of
  accomplishment in scholarship, teaching and/or service eligible for academic appointment at the rank of associate or full
  professor. 
• Evidence of leadership and innovation within the field of occupational therapy or a closely aligned
  discipline.
• Experience with the occupational therapy accreditation process, including a familiarity with the self-study process,
  submission guidelines and timelines for accreditation.
• Academic experience with skills and experience with instructional design and
  course development. 
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational skills. 
• Excellent
  oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with faculty. 
• Ability to develop
  and maintain effective and constructive collaborative relationships with faculty and administration in the School of Pharmacy and Health
  Sciences and throughout the University.
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
• Employment is
  contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and
  produce a Social Security Card. 
• The program director must be an initially certified occupational therapist who is licensed,
  otherwise regulated, or eligible to be licensed in New Jersey.

About Fairleigh Dickinson University:

The largest private university in New Jersey, FDU is a not-for-profit, nonsectarian, multicampus institution. Founded in 1942, FDU
achieved four-year status in 1948 and approval as a university in 1956. The University offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including doctoral programs in pharmacy, nursing practice, clinical psychology and school
psychology; and an AACSB-accredited business school. Degree programs are offered on two New Jersey campuses and at two FDU locations outside the U.S.: Wroxton College, in
Oxfordshire in England, and the Vancouver Campus,
in British Columbia, Canada.

FDU’s 11,500 full- and part-time students pursue quality career-oriented programs on schedules tailored
to their needs — days, evenings and weekends. The curriculum reflects a mission of global education and a foundation of a world-renowned University
Core.

About the Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences:

The mission of
FDU’s School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences is to create a values-based, student-centered learning experience that prepares
graduates who are committed to improving the health of individuals and populations through leadership roles in pharmacy practice, healthcare
research and related healthcare fields.

About the Community:

In Madison, NJ, the Florham Campus is a friendly small-college
environment on picturesque grounds near historic Morristown. The campus is dedicated to giving students an exceptional learning experience,
including residential and honors programs.

Applications:

All correspondence relating to the Program Director
in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program at Fairleigh Dickinson University should be directed in confidence to the University’s
executive recruitment consultant:

Mr. Christopher S. Healy, Vice President

Scott Healy &
Associates

[email protected]

The full and complete application should contain the following
information:

1. Cover letter;

2. Updated CV; and

3. Contact information for three professional references.

Applications submitted by January 6, 2023, will receive priority consideration. This search will remain open until the
position is filled.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Fairleigh
Dickinson University takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities,
women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.