Program Director, Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Shenandoah University•Winchester, VA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Shenandoah University’s School of Health Professions seeks a Program Director for its Entry-Level Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program. This is a full-time, 12-month, benefited position based at the Health Professions Building in Winchester, Virginia. The university’s OTD program, established in 2020, uses a hybrid learning model that combines online coursework with regular weekly in-person, hands-on sessions on Tuesdays. It incorporates Level I fieldwork in coursework, community-based partnerships, and interprofessional learning opportunities. The program received full 7-year ACOTE accreditation in December 2022. The Program Director provides strategic and administrative leadership for the program while supporting faculty, students, and the program’s continued development. The director oversees ACOTE accreditation and compliance, guides evidence-based curriculum revisions, supports recruitment and marketing, and oversees student success from recruitment through graduation. The role also includes teaching graduate occupational therapy courses, advising and mentoring students, engaging in scholarly or creative work, and participating in university service. The director collaborates with other program directors in the Division of Occupational Therapy and the School of Health Professions, and promotes interprofessional and global engagement.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in occupational therapy or a related field (PhD, OTD, EdD, or equivalent) from an institution accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency.
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Background in hybrid or online education.
Leadership experience in faculty mentorship and curriculum innovation.
Engagement in interprofessional education and practice.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative oversight and strategic direction for the OTD program.
Mentor faculty in hybrid teaching, scholarship, service, and professional development.
Lead ACOTE accreditation and compliance activities.
Guide curriculum revisions to reflect current evidence-based practices.
Direct recruitment and marketing strategies in partnership with University Graduate Admissions, faculty, and staff.
Oversee the student experience from recruitment through graduation and support student retention and success.
Teach graduate courses in Occupational Therapy.
Develop and update course curricula, including syllabi, lectures, and assignments.
Advise and mentor students on academic and career paths.
Engage in scholarly or creative activities, including research, publications, presentations, or artistic productions.
Participate in departmental, college, and university service, including committee work, program development, and student recruitment.
Champion collaboration across the School of Health Professions and interprofessional education.
Represent Shenandoah University nationally and support global education initiatives and cross-cultural professional exchanges.
Collaborate with other program directors within the Division of Occupational Therapy and the School of Health Professions.