Job description

Department:
SHP Occupational Therapy Education (OTE)
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Occupational Therapy Education

Position Title:
Doctoral Capstone Coordinator

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description Summary:
The Doctoral Capstone Coordinator is a full-time, core faculty appointment in the Occupational Therapy Education Department with a minimum of 50% protected time specific to Capstone responsibilities. This position reports to the department chair.

The DCC role involves developing site partnerships in collaboration with the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and the Experiential Learning Administrative Staff. The DCC is responsible for coordinating doctoral capstone placements for students in the entry level Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program and guiding students in successful completion of capstone projects. The faculty member also advises and teaches courses specifically where students explore ideas and develop plans for their capstone. This position reports to the Chair of Occupational Therapy Education and works with the Entry-Level OTD program director. The DCC may also be assigned other institutional duties when they do not interfere with the responsibilities of the capstone program.

Job Description:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must hold a current Kansas license in Occupational Therapy, license in good standing (or be eligible for licensure in Kansas upon start date)
Earned doctoral degree in an area of study which complements the department
Three (3) years of post-licensure clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist
Evidence of strong communication and problem-solving skills as evidenced by application materials
Experience working collaboratively with faculty and staff toward shared goals as evidenced by application materials

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Evidence of engagement in scholarly work
Prior or current academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at the postsecondary level
Curriculum development experience
Experience designing/coordinating student evidence-based projects/research
Experience supervising graduate students
Previous experience as Academic Fieldwork Educator or Capstone Coordinator
Knowledge of ACOTE Standards, specifically standards that apply to section D
Documented expertise in instruction/teaching responsibility
Experience with community networking
Prior experience mentoring students and/or supervising OT fieldwork students

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (DCC):
The Doctoral Capstone Coordinator candidate will:
Be responsible for compliance with ACOTE capstone requirements
Ensure the doctoral capstone reflects curriculum design and program development
Guide design of doctoral capstone in conjunction with the student, content expert, and faculty
Facilitate preparation for doctoral capstone projects by teaching or co-teaching content in area of expertise and in classes specific to capstone preparation
Cultivate partnerships with highly qualified practitioners, supervisors, and organizations who represent diverse, quality practices and diverse populations
Negotiate, secure, maintain and implement site contracts and MOU's and for doctoral capstone experience
Understand the doctoral capstone experience, individualized specific objectives, plans for supervision and mentoring, and responsibilities
Ensure consistency in rigor and length of doctoral capstone experience and ensure implementation, and outcome measures related to the doctoral capstone component that promote in-depth knowledge
Supports the development of capstone mentors and mentorship of doctoral students
Monitor capstone progress and ensure completion and dissemination of doctoral capstone projects
Contribute to scholarly work aligned with department scholarship agenda
Promote and support professional development of others, especially as it relates to doctoral capstone experiences and projects
Contribute to service within the department, institution, profession, and/or the greater community
Commit to supporting success of people from diverse backgrounds

Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
3 Reference Letters

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Doctoral-Capstone-Coordinator_JR005417 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR005417.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu .

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

KU is an EO/AAE. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or protected Veteran status. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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