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Job Summary:

The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates for a 12-month faculty position assistant/associate or professor rank in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program in the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Mercy University is seeking candidates for a full-time, open rank faculty position in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program.

This is an opportunity to join the accredited Occupational Therapy Program located on the Westchester NY campus. The OT Program is part of the School of Health and Natural Sciences with 5 accredited graduate health professional programs (communication disorders, occupational therapy, nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies) and undergraduate programs in biology, clinical laboratory science, communication disorders, exercise science, nursing, occupational therapy assistant (AAS degree), and veterinary technology.  We have a strong focus on interprofessional education as well as local and global community service.

The Doctoral Capstone Coordinator (DCC) is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, monitoring, and assessing the Doctoral Capstone program for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program. Primary duties include establishing agreements with experiential sites, ensuring that the accreditation standards related to the doctoral capstone experience and project are met, and overseeing didactic courses related to the capstone project.

All faculty are responsible for curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation in both didactic and clinical components of the program, student advising, developing collaborative opportunities with community partners, and contributing to interprofessional education within the School and University. Faculty play a prominent role in the program’s ongoing self-study process.

This position includes an expectation of serving on University, School and Program committees and participating in scholarly activities.  

Candidates must have a commitment to working in a multicultural setting. Salary and rank are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must send a complete application consisting of a cover letter addressing the applicants’ qualifications, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers and email contact for at least three professional references. The initial review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies and develops quality Doctoral Capstone Experiential sites, including assessment of experiential mentor qualifications.
• Serves as a liaison between experiential mentors and Wingate University.
• Coordinates orientation and support for experiential mentors and capstone students.
• Conducts experiential site visits, phone calls, and/or email exchanges with experiential sites and students as indicated.
• Maintains student and experiential site records and documentation according to program policy.
• Assigns and supports faculty mentors.
• Collaborates with experiential mentors and faculty mentors to assess student learning and performance.
• Mediates interpersonal and professional conflicts between the student and the experiential mentor/site.
• Develops and updates the Doctoral Capstone Manual including capstone policies and procedures for the Wingate University OTD program.
• Oversees the capstone experiential and project development from planning through execution and dissemination.
• Ensures compliance with ACOTE standards related to the capstone experiential and project, and assists in program accreditation/reaccreditation activities.
• Assists with student recruitment and the admissions process.
• Mentors and advises students.
• Develops and serves as primary instructor for didactic courses related to capstone experiential and project development and other courses within areas of expertise as assigned.
• Understands and supports the OTD program’s mission, vision, philosophy, and curriculum design.
• Projects a positive and professional image when representing Wingate University.
• Engages in scholarship and service activities as time allows (managing the Doctoral Capstone program and responsibilities takes priority).
• Performs other duties as assigned by the PD.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Be licensed or have the ability to obtain licensure as an occupational therapist in New York.
• Have a minimum of 5 years of clinical practice as an occupational therapist.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience (more is preferred).
• Have an existing line of research with evidence of dissemination at a State or National level.
• Show expertise in developing, conducting, and overseeing research and/or doctoral capstone projects.
• Be willing to travel to experiential sites, seminars, and conferences.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively as a member of a dynamic team in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Education Requirements:

• Have earned an entry-level occupational therapy degree and must possess an earned doctorate in occupational therapy or a related area (OTD, PhD, EdD, DSc, etc.) from a regionally accredited institution.

Physical/Other Requirements:

• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies

Mercy University promotes a community campus environment. As a result, employment is limited to the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.     

Mercy University is a dynamic, diverse New York City area university whose students are on a personal mission to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education. Our institution is an independent, coeducational university that offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Nursing. Mercy's efforts in these programs have been recognized over the last several years. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been honored by being ranked nationally among the top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
 
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology and Business. Additionally, to support our diverse student body, Mercy University has pursued and been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver services to our students. Mercy University is proud to be recognized as an institution which helps under-served students to achieve their educational aspirations. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The vibrancy of the University culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates is approximately 8,800; The University offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan as well as online offerings.
 
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.  

Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.        

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
 
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company. The University is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.