Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Chair

Manage all elements of the designated academic program, including enrollment management, program administration, instructional quality, and human resource management ensuring coordination with academic and non-academic departments. Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to regional expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

INSTRUCTION

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.  
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes. 
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices. 
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.  
• Use Learning Management System (e.g., Ivy Learn/Canvas)) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication. 

RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff. 
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources. 
• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with regional expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 07.02.00).  
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means. 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study. 
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure. 
• Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning. 

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.  
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division. 

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

• Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects. 
• Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).  
• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration. 
• Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings. 
• Participate in career service and alumni activities. 
• Adhere to college and regional academic policies. 

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

• Review and analyze program data as related to completion and retention. 
• Determine and lead action steps positively impacting retention. 
• Support development of student internships and other real-work experiences to support the curriculum and student experiential learning. 
• Assure quality of discipline-specific dual credit courses within the local high schools. See ASOM 04.03.00 – Credit Transfer Awarding/Dual Credit for listing of specific responsibilities. 
• Create course schedules conducive to student learning and student access, in consideration of the needs of Corporate College; and maximizing utilization of existing classroom and laboratories. 

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

• Complete annual Program Review, which includes analysis of trend data and resources. 
• As appropriate, engage internally and externally with employers and other economic sector experts, deans, vice presidents, and as a member of the statewide curriculum committee to ensure alignment of quality, relevant, and market-driven curriculum. 
• Maintain office administrative hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in ASOM 07.02.00 – Faculty Job Descriptions and Loading. 
• Coordinate program advisory committees and assure broad-based membership and participatory agendas. 
• If applicable, oversee equipment purchases and maintenance and supplies for instructional laboratories. 

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate recruitment, evaluation, and development of full-time and adjunct faculty with Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (or designee). 
• Review and respond to faculty, staff and student issues.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials per ASOM 07.01.00 for a discipline assigned, academic leadership and management skills. 

The director of the program must:

• Be an initially certified occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who is licensed or otherwise regulated according to regulations in the state of Indiana.
• Hold a minimum of a master’s degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE-recognized institutional accrediting agency.
• Have 5 years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy. This experience must include:
  • Clinical practice experience 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.
  • 3 years of experience as a faculty member with teaching responsibilities at the postsecondary level.
• The academic and experiential qualifications and backgrounds (identified in documented descriptions of roles and responsibilities) that are necessary to meet program objectives and the mission of the institution.
• Documented current expertise in their assigned area(s) of teaching responsibility and student advisement, including knowledge of resources for student well-being.
• Effectiveness in teaching and evaluation of student learning.
• Knowledge of the curriculum design, application of principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice concepts and the content delivery method (e.g., in-person, distance learning).

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned. 

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.