OTD Full-Time Faculty/Instructor - Admissions Lead

Description

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 12,000 students covering 8 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students

In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.  

South College invites applications for full-time (12 months) Assistant or Associate Professor core faculty in the developing hybrid Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program at the South College Knoxville campus. While relocation to Knoxville is encouraged, it is not required. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the program by fulfilling the role of Director of Admissions. We are searching for a team-oriented individual with excellent communication and organization skills.

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Director of Admissions is responsible for all student recruitment, application, and admissions processes for the program. Oversees and recommends updates to recruitment materials and admissions policies and procedures. Serves as Chair of Admissions Committee, which is responsible for all matters concerning student admission to the OTD Program including recruitment, application, selection, and matriculation. As a core faculty member, the Director of Admissions will also have responsibilities relating to teaching, scholarship, and service.

This individual will collaborate with faculty and clinical partners to develop a high-quality OTD program that addresses the Occupational therapy needs of the population – infant to elderly in both rural and urban settings. All faculty, including the Directors, report to the OTD Program Director. This is a non-tenure track faculty position. The anticipated start date for the Director of Admissions is January 1, 2025. 

Job Requirements

• Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) degree, an academic doctorate in Occupational Therapy, or an academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, DSc) in a related field
• Active Occupational Therapy license, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of Tennessee
• Prior experience teaching in an ACOTE accredited Doctor of Occupational Therapy program
• A minimum of five years of full time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice
• Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in Occupational therapy education
• Able to travel overnight or for extended periods to Knoxville for lab and student events
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for teaching and working in an inclusive team environment

Desired skills include:

• Knowledge of ACOTE accreditation standards
• Prior experience in OTD admissions
• Evidence of an active research and scholarly agenda. 
• Current NBCOT Board certification or advanced professional certification
• Strong organizational and technology skills, and a willingness to adapt to changing assignments, multiple priorities, and deadlines. 
• South College is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.
• Evidence of or potential for achieving excellence in teaching and project management.
• A commitment to interdisciplinary education in health sciences.
• Involvement as a member of a national/international professional association related to discipline.