OTA Program Director/Instructor

OTA Program Director/Instructor Job Duties

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversee the administration of the program(s) to include directing other program faculty/staff. 2. Provide effective leadership for the program(s) including, but not limited to, responsibility for communication, program assessment and planning, fiscal management, and faculty evaluation. 3. Serve as a professional and academic role model while establishing and upholding a climate conducive to learning. 4. Responsible for the organization and implementation of the program(s) curriculum. 5. Aid in the development of curricula, including individual course syllabi as assigned. 6. Prepare and deliver instruction to students as assigned. 7. Prepare assignments as needed. 8. Evaluate program effectiveness. 9. Conduct periodic review of program(s) courses, goals, and competencies meeting the requirements of ACOTE accreditation and other governing bodies. 10. Coordinate clinical, lab, and course assignments in collaboration with the Core Faculty and Allied Health Chair. 11. Adhere to college policies and those of the professional practice agencies. 12. Attend meetings called by the college's administrative personnel. 13. Maintain professional credentials. 14. Participates in continuing education; to include maintaining current in the areas of teaching responsibility, as well as, instructional delivery techniques as documented in the program's annual planning and evaluation process. 15. Abide by all state and national regulatory and licensure requirements. 16. Perform extra-curricular and co-curricular duties as assigned. 17. Attend departmental and general faculty meetings. 18. Establish, post, and maintain office hours as directed by college policy. 19. Work with department chairperson, other career instructors, and administration in the continued evaluation and improvement of the program(s) curriculum. 20. Participate in the student advisory system. 21. Counsel with students and refer to appropriate counselors as necessary. 22. Work to maintain proper public relations with the community. 23. Actively serve as recruiter and advisor. 24. Promote and participate in student activities and organizations/associations. 25. Maintain an active advisory committee. 26. Perform other duties as requested. Classification Title Position Number 199477 Rank Instructor Job Description Responsible for 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; as well as serving other duties and responsibilities inherent in the position which includes instruction. The OTA Program Director receives release time for program administration activities, including accreditation and assessment activities as approved by the School of Nursing and Health Professions Administration. Program Director reports to the Health Professions Department Chair. Mandatory Qualifications (M1) Master's degree in Occupational Therapy or a health related field. (M2) Certified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant licensed in the state or jurisdiction. (or eligible). (M3) A minimum of five years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy including clinical practice, administrative duties, and understanding of and experience with OTAs. (M4) At least three years of experience in a full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at the postsecondary level. Desirable Qualifications (D1) Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy. (D2) Community college teaching experience. (D3) Experience with ACOTE accreditation standards. EEO Statement Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu.

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reeves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS. State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs. Classification Faculty