Doctoral Capstone Coordinator (Assistant/Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy)

University of Detroit Mercy•Detroit, MI

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About The Position

The University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) is seeking a dedicated faculty member for the Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for its new entry-level OTD Program. As the Capstone Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future trajectory of our students in traditional and non-traditional areas of practice. This position involves coordination and oversight of all aspects of the capstone experience and capstone project, teaching, advising, scholarship and service. You will ensure that our doctoral capstone program not only meets all regulatory and accreditation standards but also fosters a supportive and innovative learning environment where students can thrive and excel.

Requirements

Be an occupational therapist who is licensed or otherwise regulated to regulations in the state or jurisdiction in which the program is located.
Current unrestricted license to practice occupational therapy or eligibility for licensure in Michigan.
Hold a doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE recognized institutional accrediting agency.
At least three years of documented experience in occupational therapy, which must include:
Clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist.
Teaching responsibilities at the post-secondary level
Scholarship

Nice To Haves

Experience as in community partner development and organization
Professional experience as a fieldwork educator and/or doctoral capstone mentor
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Department Chair and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator to design the capstone experience and project components of the curriculum.
Lead the development of capstone materials and policies to assure effective and impactful capstone experiences that meet the needs of OTD students, accreditation standards and program goals.
Development of memorandums of understanding and contracts with community partners for capstone experiences.
Develop and maintain relationships community partnerships for capstone experiences.
Ensure capstone experiences are designed through collaboration with the student, OT faculty and community members.
Ensure compliance with accrediting body standards and regulations.
Manage the planning, implementation, and assessment of doctoral capstone experiences and community partner satisfaction.
Orient students to doctoral capstone process and provide resources as needed.
Review all capstone proposals for capstone experiences and projects, maintain knowledge of student progress and performance in capstone courses and while in the capstone experiences.
Assist Department Chair in maintaining ACOTE accreditation and program evaluation.
Participate in strategic planning and curriculum review for the occupational therapy program
Teach within areas of clinical expertise.
Educate and advise students within the Occupational Therapy and other undergraduate programs.
Contribute to the field through scholarly work.
Participate in services to the departmental, school, college and university.
The Doctoral Capstone Coordinator will perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

The university has excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network
UDM's School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents
Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM
Under United Healthcare, you are able to get one exam every 24 months
Under Heritage Vision, an eye exam and lenses (not Frame) are provided every 12 months
(Plans are available to employees to purchase as an option)
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered
Employee Assistance Program - Provided to everyone in your household
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life and AD&D - 1x base pay equivalent, up to one hundred thousand
Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance
Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children.
Retirement Plan - UDM provides matches up to 8%