Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant

San Jacinto•Houston, TX

About The Position

Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant - South Campus FUNCTION: Faculty members are expected to be effective teachers, to maintain current knowledge in their fields, and to have pedagogic skills that are appropriate for our students. While teaching is the focus, faculty members are also expected to continue development of their knowledge and skills, to contribute to the community of scholars, and to represent the College in the community. All employees of San Jacinto College are expected to demonstrate the values of the institution. Essential Job Functions: Teaching: Keeps up with developments in the field of study. Demonstrates high standards—academic and professional. Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback. Teaches at times and locations that meet student needs. Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials. Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guideline Maintain current knowledge of the standards of ACOTE in order to generate reports and adapt the program as needed. Professional Development: Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities. Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning. Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self-reflection. Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s). Attends meetings held by AOTA, TOTA, or other entities that will provide valuable information regarding program development. Service: Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils. Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection. Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention. Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college. Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards. Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals. Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions. Program Director Specific: Strong organizational and communication skills. Responsible for the management and administration of the program, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, selection of faculty and staff, maintenance of accreditation, and commitment to strategies for professional development. Be an effective teacher, maintain current knowledge in their field, and to have pedagogic skills that are appropriate for our students in area of expertise. Performs responsibilities consistent with ACOTE standards and institutional policy. Maintains reports and files according to ACOTE standards and deadlines. Provide appropriate advisement to occupational therapy assistant students throughout the program to ensure student success. Attend and participate in on and off campus events as well as attending meetings provided by ACOTE, AOTA, or TOTA that are beneficial for student and program success. All employees of San Jacinto College are expected to demonstrate the values of the institution. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge, skills, and abilities are related to the occupational therapy profession.

Requirements

Must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree by an institution that is accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). The master’s degree is not limited to a master’s in occupational therapy. However, the candidate must also have an occupational therapy or occupational therapy assistant degree.
Must have a minimum of 5 years documented full-time post-licensure Clinical experience as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. The experience must include (A.2.1. 2023 ACOTE Standard):
3 years of experience as a faculty member with teaching responsibilities at the postsecondary level.
Administrative/ management experience including, but not limited to program planning and implementation, personnel management, evaluation, and budgeting.
Understanding of and experience with occupational therapy assistants.
Scholarship of application or scholarship of teaching and learning.
Clinical experience as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant.
Must hold an active, unrestricted Occupational Therapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant license to practice in the state of Texas.

Responsibilities

Keeps up with developments in the field of study.
Demonstrates high standards—academic and professional.
Evaluates student work constructively and provides timely feedback.
Teaches at times and locations that meet student needs.
Provides access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and responds to inquiries in a timely manner.
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends student learning materials.
Develops and uses a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guideline
Maintain current knowledge of the standards of ACOTE in order to generate reports and adapt the program as needed.
Maintains high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teaching methodologies through professional development activities.
Plans, develops, and uses effective teaching methods and materials which assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with varied educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles, and engage the students in learning.
Reviews, evaluates, reflects, and revises program curricula and teaching methods through a self-evaluation process of self-reflection.
Meets or exceeds professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, requirements of business/industry, and higher education, as appropriate to the discipline(s).
Attends meetings held by AOTA, TOTA, or other entities that will provide valuable information regarding program development.
Actively participates in college meetings and/or committees, task forces, and councils.
Participates in college-related activities such as registration, community education, recruitment of students, student retention, and faculty selection.
Participates in college activities for students/student organizations to aid in retention.
Participates in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college.
Participates in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
Participates in setting departmental goals, in developing college budgets that support the goals, and in planning for achieving those goals.
Promotes and maintains departmental affiliation agreements and other partnerships with other institutions.
Responsible for the management and administration of the program, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, selection of faculty and staff, maintenance of accreditation, and commitment to strategies for professional development.
Be an effective teacher, maintain current knowledge in their field, and to have pedagogic skills that are appropriate for our students in area of expertise.
Performs responsibilities consistent with ACOTE standards and institutional policy.
Maintains reports and files according to ACOTE standards and deadlines.
Provide appropriate advisement to occupational therapy assistant students throughout the program to ensure student success.
Attend and participate in on and off campus events as well as attending meetings provided by ACOTE, AOTA, or TOTA that are beneficial for student and program success.