Director [Chair], School of Occupational Therapy

Texas Woman's University (TWU) is seeking a visionary individual with a collaborative leadership style to lead a large occupational therapy program with campuses in Denton, Dallas, and Houston. The School of Occupational Therapy is a nationally , accredited program in the College of Health Sciences. TWU has a long history of offering exceptional occupational therapy entry-level and advanced degrees and currently awards entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) and Ph.D. in Occupational Therapy degrees. The school is seeking a Director who will (1) foster a climate of intellectual vitality and excellence; (2) excel in team building and interprofessional education; (3) support faculty in their teaching, scholarship, and service; and (4) effectively represent the School of Occupational Therapy locally, nationally, and internationally. The Director is the primary administrator for the School, reporting to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences and supported by Associate Directors on each campus. This 12-month position is housed on the Denton campus with expectations of travel to all three campuses. TWU is a publicly funded co-educational institution and holds a Carnegie Foundation classification of a Doctoral/Professional University.

A new health sciences building is under construction on the Denton campus, and it is expected to be completed by the start of the 2025-2026 academic year. The building is designed to facilitate interprofessional education opportunities with nursing, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, counseling, and other health science programs. The building will house an active rehabilitation clinic and primary care clinic, as well as simulation labs and maker spaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated record of
  • Visionary development of curriculum or programs
  • Working collaboratively with diverse faculty and staff
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team building and maintaining a collegial environment
• Experience in interprofessional education
• A distinguished and ongoing record of scholarly activities including external grants and track record of publications
• History of faculty and Ph.D. student mentorship
• Documented administrative skills including:
  • Budget management
  • Maintenance of accreditation
  • Effective management of School, College, and University policies and procedures
  • Developing and maintaining alumni connections

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8 years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy including clinical practice, administrative experiences, teaching, and scholarship
• 3 years of experience in a full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at the post baccalaureate level
• An earned research doctorate and the ability to be tenured at the Associate or Full Professor rank
• Eligible for Texas licensure in occupational therapy

TWU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). TWU's main campus in , located just north of the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex, is a vibrant part of a progressive, charming community with a diverse culture and exceptional venues for music and the arts.

TWU's campus moved into its new facilities in 2012 and is located in the . The Southwestern Medical District incorporates UT Southwestern Medical School and four affiliated hospitals that include Parkland Memorial Hospital, Children's Medical Center, William P. Clements University Hospital, and Zale Lipshy University Hospital. In addition, TWU-Dallas is in close proximity with the Baylor Medical University Center and Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation. The Dallas Center features an eight-story, 190,000-square-foot facility and currently houses the College of Nursing, Schools of Occupational and Physical Therapy, Health Systems Management program, and The Stroke Center-Dallas. Dallas is the third largest city in Texas and 9th largest city in the United States. Dallas is one of the world's leading corporate headquarter centers.

TWU's campus has been in its current 202,000 square-foot facilities since 2006 and is situated in the (TMC), the largest medical center in the world with 21 hospitals, including M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, the #1 cancer hospital in the country, and TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation and Research, the #3 rehabilitation hospital in the country as ranked by US News and World Report. The TMC also includes 13 support organizations, and 8 academic and research institutions. TWU has the distinction of being the only School of Physical Therapy in the TMC. Houston is also home to several physical therapy residency and fellowship programs in neurorehabilitation, sports medicine, orthopedics, acute care, and critical care. Houston is a global city with the 2nd most Fortune-500 HQs of any US city, and a mecca for culture, medicine, and research

To Apply

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