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The Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences at Adelphi University is pleased to invite applications for the position of Inaugural Director for the Occupational Therapy Program to be based in Adelphi’s new Manhattan Center. This position is at the Associate or Full Professor level.
The Director of Occupational Therapy (OT) provides overall leadership and administrative oversight for the OT program, ensuring the program meets and exceeds the standards set by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). This role involves leading the development, implementation, and management of the program's curriculum and operations, fostering a positive learning environment, and ensuring the success of students.
The successful candidate will be based at the new Manhattan Center.
Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for creation, development, accreditation, operationalization, and management of a new OT program at Adelphi University and envision what distinguishes the program in the NYC market.
- Lead and be responsible for development of all ACOTE-required accreditation candidacy documents, and oversight of all ongoing accreditation assessment and compliance.
- Oversee the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum.
- Have a background in clinical practice, as well as deep experience in teaching and academic administration.
- Assist with hiring, orientation, and supervision of faculty and staff involved with the program, demonstrating responsiveness to issues related to personnel, leadership, program development, accreditation, and program assessment.
- Participate in evaluation of student performance and academic counseling of students.
- Demonstrate evidence of teaching and curriculum expertise, faculty development and mentorship competencies, as well as enthusiasm for inter-professional collaboration.
- Manage the program's budget and ensure appropriate resources are available to support its operations.
- Develop, expand, and maintain affiliations with clinical sites to provide high-quality clinical experiences for students.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in NY State with a minimum of five years of recent clinical experience practicing as an OT.
- Relevant doctoral degree is preferred.
- Experience in academic administration, health professions teaching, and faculty development, minimum of three years.
- Knowledge of and experience with healthcare regulations, standards, and the accreditation process for OT programs.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
APPLICATION:
- Interested applicants should submit the following materials with their application: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, with a list of three professional references, and a Teaching Statement.
- To be considered, applications must be submitted through the Adelphi website.
- This appointment is subject to final approval by the Adelphi University Board of Trustees.
ABOUT ADELPHI:
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.
SALARY INFORMATION:
In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for the Associate Professor level is $100,000 - $125,000 and the annual base salary range for the Full Professor level is $120,000 - $155,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.
Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees.
LOCATION:
Location: Garden City, N.Y.
JOB TYPE:
FT/PT/Temp: Full time
JOB SUMMARY:
The Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences at Adelphi University is pleased to invite applications for the position of Inaugural Director for the Occupational Therapy Program to be based in Adelphi’s new Manhattan Center. This position is at the Associate or Full Professor level.
The Director of Occupational Therapy (OT) provides overall leadership and administrative oversight for the OT program, ensuring the program meets and exceeds the standards set by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). This role involves leading the development, implementation, and management of the program's curriculum and operations, fostering a positive learning environment, and ensuring the success of students.
The successful candidate will be based at the new Manhattan Center.
Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for creation, development, accreditation, operationalization, and management of a new OT program at Adelphi University and envision what distinguishes the program in the NYC market.
- Lead and be responsible for development of all ACOTE-required accreditation candidacy documents, and oversight of all ongoing accreditation assessment and compliance.
- Oversee the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum.
- Have a background in clinical practice, as well as deep experience in teaching and academic administration.
- Assist with hiring, orientation, and supervision of faculty and staff involved with the program, demonstrating responsiveness to issues related to personnel, leadership, program development, accreditation, and program assessment.
- Participate in evaluation of student performance and academic counseling of students.
- Demonstrate evidence of teaching and curriculum expertise, faculty development and mentorship competencies, as well as enthusiasm for inter-professional collaboration.
- Manage the program's budget and ensure appropriate resources are available to support its operations.
- Develop, expand, and maintain affiliations with clinical sites to provide high-quality clinical experiences for students.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in NY State with a minimum of five years of recent clinical experience practicing as an OT.
- Relevant doctoral degree is preferred.
- Experience in academic administration, health professions teaching, and faculty development, minimum of three years.
- Knowledge of and experience with healthcare regulations, standards, and the accreditation process for OT programs.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
APPLICATION:
- Interested applicants should submit the following materials with their application: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, with a list of three professional references, and a Teaching Statement.
- To be considered, applications must be submitted through the Adelphi website.
- This appointment is subject to final approval by the Adelphi University Board of Trustees.
ABOUT ADELPHI:
Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students’ lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four—Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness. Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island’s oldest private coeducational university, serving more than 7,250 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, at learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, and online. The University offers students 79 undergraduate programs, more than 84 master’s degree and doctoral programs, and 63 certificate programs in the liberal arts, the sciences and professional training. With powerful partnerships throughout the New York area, more than 119,000 graduates across the country, a growing enrollment of students from 43 states and 72 countries, and rising rankings from top publications and organizations, Adelphi is a dynamic community that plays a leadership role on Long Island and in the region.
SALARY INFORMATION:
In compliance with New York’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for the Associate Professor level is $100,000 - $125,000 and the annual base salary range for the Full Professor level is $120,000 - $155,000. Adelphi University considers factors such as departmental budgets, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. An annual base salary higher than the range may be warranted in circumstances where a candidate has demonstrable equivalent prior higher education experience at another University.
Adelphi University provides a comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff employees.
LOCATION:
Location: Garden City, N.Y.
JOB TYPE:
FT/PT/Temp: Full time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Occupational Therapy Assistant
Verify your NBCOT certification before applying
Most employers filing PERM for OTA roles list NBCOT certification as a minimum requirement in the job description. If your certification lapses or is pending, USCIS and DOL will treat you as unqualified, stalling the entire sponsorship process.
Target healthcare systems with established PERM programs
Large hospital networks and rehabilitation chains have HR and legal teams experienced in PERM filings. Ask recruiters directly whether their legal team has filed PERM for OTA roles before, not just for nurses or physicians.
Use OFLC Wage Search to understand prevailing wage tiers
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job zone. Look up the OTA wage level for your target metro on OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer to confirm compliance.
Confirm your state license is transferable across jurisdictions
If your employer later needs to transfer your green card filing to a different state location before your priority date becomes current, your OTA license must be valid there too. Compact licensure states ease this process significantly.
Search Migrate Mate to find employers with green card filing history
Many OTA job postings don't mention sponsorship upfront. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed employment-based green card petitions for this role, saving time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting HR teams.
File I-140 concurrently once your PERM is certified
Once DOL certifies the PERM application, your employer submits the I-140 immigrant petition to USCIS. Request concurrent filing rather than waiting, as it locks in your priority date sooner and protects your place in the EB-3 queue.
Green Card Occupational Therapy Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Occupational Therapy Assistant role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3?
OTA positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role requires an accredited associate degree and state licensure rather than a bachelor's or advanced degree. EB-2 requires a baccalaureate or higher plus progressive experience, which the standard OTA credential path doesn't meet. A few employers have structured senior OTA roles with additional supervisory requirements to explore EB-2 eligibility, but EB-3 is the standard pathway for this occupation.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visas are temporary, subject to an annual lottery cap, and require the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which OTA positions often struggle to meet. PERM-based EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency, has no annual lottery, and is designed for skilled roles like OTA that require specific credentials. The tradeoff is time: PERM involves a DOL audit period and I-140 processing before your priority date becomes current, so the full process typically takes longer than an H-1B approval.
What credentials do I need before an employer can file PERM for me?
You need an associate degree from a CAATE-accredited OTA program, active NBCOT certification, and a valid state license in the state where you'll be working. DOL will review the employer's job requirements against your qualifications, so any gap in licensure or certification at the time of filing creates a compliance risk. Your employer's immigration counsel will typically request copies of all three before starting the PERM recruitment steps.
How do I find OTA employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Most job postings for OTA roles don't advertise green card sponsorship directly, which makes it hard to identify willing employers through standard searches. Migrate Mate lets you filter OTA positions specifically by employers with employment-based green card filing history, so you can focus your applications on healthcare systems and rehab providers that have already navigated the PERM process for this role.
How long does the EB-3 green card process take for an OTA role?
The PERM recruitment and DOL review stage alone takes roughly six to eighteen months depending on whether the DOL conducts an audit. After DOL certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, which takes several additional months. If you're from a country without significant EB-3 backlogs, adjustment of status or consular processing can begin relatively soon after I-140 approval. Indian and Chinese nationals typically face longer waits due to per-country annual limits in the EB-3 category.