Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Are you looking to shape the future of your profession? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for.

GCU’s College of Nursing and Healthcare Professions seeks an innovative faculty member to lead its new Bachelor of Science in Occupational Science (OTA) program.  As a full-time Faculty Program Lead, you will be responsible for full program development and oversight to ensure high quality and accreditation/regulatory compliance.  The candidate should value education and interprofessional practice and support the university's mission.

What we are offering:

• 12-month faculty administrative and teaching role for a Phoenix campus-based ground program for the OTA program.

• The opportunity to develop an innovative program and contribute to the development of the next generation of occupational therapy professionals.

What you will do:

• Provide leadership, management and administration for the academic program including strategic planning, evaluation, budgeting, selection of faculty and staff, maintenance of accreditation and commitment to strategies for professional development that is in concert with the University’s mission and vision.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and to interact effectively with colleagues, administrators and faculty members and students, as well as external constituencies.

• Assess and report on program metrics, such as faculty workload and scholarly productivity, student satisfaction, program graduates, graduation rates, enrollments, etc. to ensure program goals are being met

• Develop and provide instruction consistent with the University’s course load requirements for Program Lead faculty that incorporates current teaching methodologies, technologies and other trends that reflect advances in the requisite discipline educational instruction

• Engage students within the learning environment to stimulate discussions for collective learning as well as assist and actively mentor students outside classroom hours

• Incorporate relevant research resources and experiential activities to support course objectives, lectures and learning outcomes

• Assess student performance in areas like progress, professional behaviors and academic standing in accordance with University Assessment Practices and accreditation standards

• Lead the curriculum design and development process as part of a collaborative team; be a sound advocate for change to programs, curriculum, and teaching methodologies/pedagogies

• Mentor and facilitate professional development of faculty and staff along with the ability to work effectively to inspire their energy and creativity.

• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) standards, and university and College of Nursing and Health Care Professions (CONHCP) policies

What you need:

• Initially certified occupational therapist with an active, unencumbered license in Occupational Therapy.  (Must be licensed in the state of Arizona prior to being hired.)

• Master’s Degree (does not need to be in Occupational Therapy)

• 5 years of documented experience in Occupational Therapy as outlined in ACOTE accreditation standards

• Minimum 3 years teaching at the postsecondary level

• Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research and/or publications)

• Experience with accreditation preferred

• Active, current, unencumbered, unrestricted OT or OTA license

• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Bonus:

• Occupational therapy assistant with an active, unencumbered license in Occupational Therapy. (Must be licensed in the state of Arizona prior to being hired.)

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU-sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus