Doctoral Capstone Coordinator and Assistant/Associate/Professor of Occupational Therapy

Company: Lincoln Memorial University
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Position DetailsPosition Title Doctoral Capstone Coordinator and Assistant/Associate/Professor of Occupational Therapy Department OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Position Category Faculty Job Description The Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for the Department of Occupational Therapy at Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine is responsible for supporting the Director of Clinical Education in ensuring the consistency and quality of the doctoral projects for students enrolled in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. The Doctoral Capstone Coordinator will play an essential role in the planning and implementing of the capstone project and experience throughout the curriculum as well as develop, maintain, and oversee policies and procedures for project development, selection, utilization, compliance, and assessment as outlined in the ACOTE Guidelines for Doctoral Capstone. The Doctoral Capstone Coordinator is a core faculty member expected to teach in the area of expertise and engage in student evaluation and must possess an ongoing scholarly agenda and maintain a record of service consistent with the expectations of the program, institution, and the evaluative criteria outlined by ACOTE.Required Qualifications Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a USDE recognized regional accrediting body and *licensed or able to be licensed in Tennessee by the Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy *Documented expertise in their area(s) of teaching responsibility requiredPreferred Qualifications *Academic doctorate (e.g. PhD, EdD, etc.) *minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education. Academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience.Physical Demands Campus LMU-Knoxville Job Duty Job Duty Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at largeJob Duty promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and studentsJob Duty establish curriculum, subject matter and methods of instruction in their area of expertiseJob Duty Supports the Director of Clinical Education in the following areasJob Duty serve as liaison between academic faculty and capstone mentorsJob Duty maintains open communication between and among all concerned stakeholders (i.e. the academic institution, affiliated capstone sites, capstone mentors, students) on issues concerning factors influencing the practice of occupational therapy and associated impact on doctoral capstone experienceJob Duty manage administrative responsibilities consistent with ACOTE, federal/state regulations, institutional policy, and capstone setting requirementsJob Duty monitors student placement at facilities and supervises and communicates with students during the capstone experiencesJob Duty ensure that the capstone design is a collaboration between faculty mentor and student and is provided in setting(s) consistent with the program s curriculum design including objectives and plans for supervisionJob Duty ensure that preparation for the capstone project aligns with the curriculum design and sequence and is completed prior to the commencement of the doctoral experienceJob Duty secure a valid and signed memorandum of understanding for each doctoral capstone experienceJob Duty maintain student records of capstone hours, capstone project plan and objectivesJob Duty assist in the development of a formal objective evaluation mechanism of students performance and maintain recordsJob Duty develop and maintain documentation including verification of capstone mentors expertise and relevant licenseJob Duty ensure completion and dissemination of doctoral capstone project that relates to the capstone experience and demonstrates synthesis of in-depth knowledge in the focused study areaJob Duty assists with counseling and remedial interventions of students as appropriateJob Duty participates in preparation of accreditation documents and outcome performance assessment of studentsJob Duty represents the Program in regional, state and national clinical education activities and programsJob Duty able to travel often, as needed to address the needs of the capstone programJob Duty participate on University and/or LMU-DCOM committeesJob Duty complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sitesJob Duty perform other duties as assigned.Posting Number F00326P Job Open Date 11/10/2020 Job Close Date 02/28/2021 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary #MONKnoxville, Tennessee#RPMKnoxville, TennesseeAbout the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individuals identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individuals criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.recblid 84xmdj5d2fad01167s3w8wvtenobtc

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