Description
MGH Institute of Health Professions is seeking applications and nominations for Program Director of our highly ranked Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program. This position offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration among our occupational therapy students, faculty, and interprofessional colleagues in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, the School of Nursing, the School of Healthcare Leadership, and the Mass General Brigham system (the largest health care provider in New England). Located in Boston, the MGH Institute has been recognized multiple times as a “Great College to Work For.” We are proud to be the only school in Massachusetts to receive this recognition in 2021!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Promoting the mission, vision, and core values of MGH Institute of Health Professions.
• Implementing Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles in all aspects of the program.
• Collaborating with colleagues at the Institute to develop or enhance interprofessional curricular activities.
• Mentoring faculty. 
• Facilitating a collegial and supportive departmental culture.
• Overseeing development, implementation, and evaluation of the entry-level curriculum.
• Building and retaining partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Teaching, student advising, and mentorship. 
• Conducting scholarly activities.
• Providing service to the department, Institute, community, and profession.

Qualifications
Qualifications: 

• An earned doctorate in OT or related field (PP-OTD, PhD, or EdD).
• Eligible for licensure as an occupational therapist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Knowledge of ACOTE accreditation.
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in clinical / professional practice.
• A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience in a full-time academic appointment.
• Experience with curriculum outcomes assessment and program evaluation.
• Demonstrated record of scholarship and service to the profession.

The application review process has begun and will continue until the position is filled. A cover letter including teaching philosophy and related experience, CV, and the names and contact information of at least three references should be submitted.

About the MGH Institute:

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education, have been added in recent years to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral degrees, master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.

The IHP is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.

MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach. 

Learn more about working at the Institute at:
https://www.mghihp.edu/working-at-the-institute

Primary Location: MA-Charlestown-MGH IHP
Work Locations:
MGH IHP (MGHCharlestownIHP)
36 First Avenue
Charlestown, 02129


Job: Teaching/Faculty
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Feb 3, 2022