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Program Director, Occupational Therapy
Lewis University, in partnership with the national search
firm, Scott Healy & Associates, invites
applications and nominations for the position of Program Director, Occupational Therapy. Lewis University seeks an
experienced leader for this Full-time, tenure track position. The Program Director leads the daily operations of the OT Program, promotes
excellence, and builds and maintains collaborative relationships among OT faculty and staff. The Program Director is eligible for
appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level, commensurate with experience. Specific duties and responsibilities of the Program
Director include but are not limited to: 1) providing intellectual and administrative leadership of the faculty, staff, and OT students in
teaching, research, and service; 2) managing and coordinating the program’s human and fiscal resources; 3) advancing the program’s mission
and goals; 4) serving as a liaison for the program to the department, college and university; and 5) promoting relationships with clinical
partners, state and federal agencies, and other key stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
·
Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful
collaboration and active support of the University’s Mission in Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
· Provides
input during the budgeting process for the Occupational Therapy program with the guidance of the CoNHS Dean.
· Collaborates
with the OT faculty to design and revise program curriculum.
· Oversees the recruitment, onboarding and mentoring of adjunct
faculty.
· Works with OT faculty in the creation of the course schedule for the Occupational Therapy program, including course
rotations and faculty assignments.
· Directs the enrollment management processes for the Occupational Therapy Program, which
includes program promotion, recruitment, and marketing efforts as well as orientation sessions and other events designed to attract
potential Occupational Therapy students.
· Oversees consistent implementation of student admission, progression and dismissal
policies in the Occupational Therapy program.
· Advises students within the Occupational Therapy program.
·
Responds to Occupational Therapy student concerns, issues, and requests.
· Oversees the appeal/grievance procedures for
Occupational Therapy students.
· Manages the assessment of program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), and subsequent action
planning.
- Maintains records and provides reports that support effective assessment and program growth.
- Prepares the
program’s self-study documents and reports to maintain program accreditation. - Represents the Occupational Therapy program in
College and University matters.
Required Qualifications:
· Doctorate in Occupational
Therapy.
· Three years of academic experience.
· Eight years of experience in the field of Occupational
Therapy.
· Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Illinois, or eligibility for licensure, is required.
About Lewis University:
Located 35 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, Lewis University is a
comprehensive, Catholic university where the traditions of liberal learning and preparation for professional life give the university its
educational identity and mission focus.
Lewis provides more than 80 undergraduate majors and programs of study, 35 graduate programs,
and accelerated programs for working adults through the Colleges of Aviation, Science and Technology; Business; Education and Social
Sciences; Humanities, Fine Arts and Communications; and Nursing and Health Sciences. Premier programs include aviation, criminal/social
justice, education, nursing, and business. Lewis is one of many schools sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers with over 320 years
of teaching experience in the Lasallian tradition.
Guided by its Catholic and Lasallian heritage, Lewis University is firmly
committed to fostering a campus atmosphere that is permeated by its Mission-based values of Fidelity, Wisdom, Knowledge, Justice and
Association. As such, we seek to be “A Place and a People Committed to Diversity.” Accordingly, we have declared the University
campus to be a Sanctified Zone, a place where people are committed to working to end racism, bias and all types of prejudice by valuing
diversity in a safe and nurturing environment.
About the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Program:
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program is a part of the College of Nursing and Health
Sciences at Lewis University. The MSOT program provides students with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to assist those with
developmental, physical, cognitive, psychological, and sensory performance issues. The program is committed to preparing high quality
occupational therapists who act ethically, responsibly, and safely in practice.
About the College of Nursing and Health
Sciences:
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CoNHS) houses undergraduate programs in Nursing (BSN, Bac-BSN,
RN-BSN), Exercise Science, Public Health, Communication Science and Disorders, and Healthcare Management (adult accelerated). Graduate
programs offered through the CoNHS include master’s level programs in Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Health
Information Management, and Nursing (School Nurse, Health Systems Leadership, Nursing Education, Psychiatric Mental Health NP, Family NP,
Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP, Adult Gerontology Acute Care NP). Doctoral-level programs are offered in Nursing (DNP), and a Doctor of
Physical Therapy is in development.
About Romeoville, Illinois:
Romeoville is a southwestern suburb of
Chicago, located about 45 minutes from the city center. A village of about 40,000 residents, Romeoville is situated on the Gateway Wetlands,
directly west of the Des Plaines River. Though a small town, Romeoville is home to over 600 businesses. In 2013, the village won a Gold
Medal from the International Economic Development Council and Atlas Integrated in the High-Performance Economic Development category.
Romeoville and the surrounding areas offer restaurants, museums, and activities for all ages.
Application and Nomination
Process:
All correspondence relating to the position of Program Director, Occupational Therapy at
Lewis University should be directed in confidence to the University’s executive search consultant:
Mr.
Jamie Marcus, Vice President
Scott Healy & Associates
A complete application
should include the following:
1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
2. Updated CV;
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers.
(No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)
Applications received by September 8,
2023 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Lewis University has
adopted and is philosophically committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender identity,
religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability, in
accordance with federal and state laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: hiring,
promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Lewis University prohibits, forbids and does not tolerate
discrimination against anyone on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, marital status, national
origin, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local laws. As part of
this commitment, Lewis University will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a known disability who can perform the
essential functions of the job either with or without accommodation. Employees requiring accommodations should notify the Office of Human
Resources and refer to the Employees with Disability policy.
