Program Director and Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

Position Summary:           

Yeshiva University’s Katz School seeks a dynamic director to serve as academic and administrative lead for its graduate Occupational Therapy program.  The director will be responsible for developing, implementing, administering and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the program. The program director will provide transformative direction and oversight with a commitment to excellence in teaching, clinical practice, research and community. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Preparing all relevant accreditation documents to be submitted to the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE);
• Ensuring the program meets student outcome expectations including high GPAs, retention rates and graduation rates; required clinical/externship placement, exam and licensure pass rates; high student satisfaction ratings; as well as university set enrollment and revenue goals
• Leading faculty recruitment, hiring, development, evaluation, and tenure support, and creating a culture of collegiality and shared governance
• Overseeing curriculum development, clinical programming, program assessment, and a process for continuous improvement
• Developing and overseeing academic policies
• Establishing clinical and externship agreements as well as commitments for placements.
• Overseeing student recruitment and selection with the expectation of significant program growth
• Overseeing student advisement, progress towards degree, and grading
• Providing direction and oversight with a commitment to excellence in teaching, practice, research and community
• Developing, implementing, administering and evaluating the overall effectiveness of your programs
• Teaming with administrators and faculty of other Yeshiva University programs to identify synergistic strategies and shared goals
• Establishing partnerships with local, national, and international organizations to raise the visibility of the University, the Katz School, and your programs
• Developing, in the future, grants, contracts, philanthropy, and research opportunities
• Managing budgets and resources
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Educational Background:

• Doctoral degree in occupational therapy or related field awarded by an accredited institution
• Minimum 8 years of documented experience, 5 in the field of occupational therapy (including clinical practice) and 3 in higher education
• Initial certification as occupational therapist, registered with the NBCOT, Inc.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of New York
• Documented higher education administrative experience, including but not limited to, program planning and implementation, assessment/continuous improvement, personnel management, shared governance, and budgeting
• Distinguished record of clinical accomplishment, contributions to practice/treatment, grant development, and some publications
• Vision and commitment to enhance the visibility, reputation, and community contributions of the occupational therapy program

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellence in teaching and graduate student mentorship
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills.

Salary Range:

About Us:        

Yeshiva University (YU) is a top research university in the heart of New York City. The Katz School of Science and Health is Yeshiva University’s flagship school for STEM. We are research scientists, tech builders and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies and Speech-Language Pathology.  

Katz School faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research and education, fostering the creativity, collaborative thinking and builder mindset required to take on today’s toughest problems. Over the last five years, we have launched ten master’s and doctoral programs with 92% graduation rates, 100% licensure pass rates, 95% post-graduation employment in high-paying careers, and students and alumni from over 30 countries.  

The Katz School is a close-knit community with a big network, nestled in the heart of a big city. We are global in reach, with faculty and students from across the United States and around the world—and also deeply embedded in New York City’s rich professional and social fabric. With a vibrant campus life and city at our fingertips, the Katz School is where bold, purpose-driven people come to create, connect and explore. Read about projects at Katz . 

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more. 

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. 

Equal Employment Opportunity:    

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.