Director Of Occupational Therapy Assistant (Ota) Program

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey’s School of Health Professions is searching for a Director of its Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and administration of a new Bachelor of Science OTA Program, including curriculum development, strategic planning, budgeting, faculty selection, and accreditation maintenance. If you're a visionary leader ready to shape the future of Occupational Therapy Assistant education and practice, and meet the qualifications listed below we encourage you to apply.

• · Minimum of a master’sdegree awarded by an institution that is accredited bya regional or national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Doctoral degree preferred.
• Certified occupational therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant that is licensed in New Jersey (or eligible to become licensed).
• Minimum 5-years of documented experience in Occupational Therapy; experience must include:
  • At least 2 years in a full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at the postsecondary level.
• Administrative experience including, but not limited to, program planning and implementation, personnel management, evaluation, and budgeting.
• Understanding of and experience with Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Scholarship (e.g., scholarship of teaching and learning)
• Clinical practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or occupational therapist

To learn more about the position, contact or send a cover letter and CV to:

Nora Barrett, Vice Chairperson

Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Counseling Professions nora.barrett@rutgers.edu

To learn more about the Rutgers School of Health Professions visit https://shp.rutgers.edu