Closing Date: Type of Position: Faculty (Non-Classified)
Workstudy Position: No
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
The first community college established in Arkansas, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (PCCUA) is a multi-campus, two-year college serving Eastern Arkansas. PCCUA has academic, occupational/technical and continuing education programs and offers over 25 associate degree programs with campuses in DeWitt, Helena-W. Helena and Stuttgart. Thank you for your interest, and we hope you'll be joining our Ridge Runner family soon!
Department: Allied Health
Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties: The OTA program director is 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.
Plan, pilot, and evaluate a competency-based Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Develop and implement instructional plans for each course, using appropriate course objectives. Enforce academic policy and procedures and comply with institutional rules and regulations related to classroom instruction. Maintain availability for students out of class. Serve as the OTA program advisor and lead faculty member. Identify and secure Academic Fieldwork Coordinators. Identify and acquire resources, including textbooks, library materials, laboratory supplies, and instructional equipment. Lead program external accreditation planning. Lead work in developing a systematic plan for evaluation (SPE), which demonstrates that students have achieved, or are approaching, competency in student learning outcomes. Participate in College in-service training and other opportunities for continued professional development. Work collaboratively with the Dean of Allied Health and the Title III Program Director. Qualifications: Must be an initially certified occupational therapist who is licensed or otherwise regulated according to regulations in Arkansas. At least a master's degree in occupational therapy awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency. Minimum of 5 years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy including: Clinical practice as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. Administrative experience including, but not limited to, program planning and implementation, personnel management, evaluation, and budgeting. Scholarship (e.g., scholarship of application, scholarship of teaching and learning). Understanding of and experience with occupational therapy assistants. At least 2 years teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting. Experience working with diverse, at-risk students preferred. Ability to work as member of a team. Excellent written & oral communication skills. Additional Information: Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply: Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Shanna Pryor, ******
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site UASYS. Please do not send to the listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check
For general application assistance, or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at (870) 338-6474, ext. 1271.
PCCUA is committed to providing a safe campus community. We will conduct criminal background checks and a sex offender registry check for applicants seeking employment. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity: Balancing, Climbing, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Stooping, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity: N/A
Occasional Physical Activity: N/A
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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