Doctoral Capstone Coordinator-Occupational Therapy (25-35)

The FMU Occupational Therapy Program seeks an experienced faculty member who will review all project proposals and help OTD students select their doctoral committee, organize the students’ defense of their proposal, review IRB submissions when necessary, and establish appropriate doctoral experiential goals in collaboration with the student, faculty capstone mentor, content expert and the committee. The successful candidate will serve as an integral member of the Department and the School of Health Sciences team during the initial accreditation process and have the primary responsibility of ensuring the program’s compliance with all capstone requirements as outlined in Section D.1.0 of the 2023 Accreditation Council for Occupational Education’s (ACOTE) Standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in an appropriate area of specialization.
• Minimum of 3 years of documented clinical experience as a registered occupational therapist that must include teaching responsibilities at the post-secondary level and scholarship (e.g., scholarship of application, scholarship of teaching and learning).
• Demonstrated aptitude in the research process.
• Current SC state licensure as an occupational therapist or eligibility for OT licensure in South Carolina.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborates with students to create objectives for the capstone project, as well as goals for project development and mentorship.
• Engages in collaborative scholarship and internal/external service activities, which identifies and addresses medical needs of the regional community.

This position is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment. Candidates with expertise in all areas of Occupational Therapy will be considered, however experience in developing, managing, and overseeing research and/or doctoral projects is highly desirable.

Francis Marion University (FMU) is a state-supported, regional university located in Florence, South Carolina. FMU has been named a “Great College to Work For” since 2013, as determined by the Chronicle of Higher Education-sponsored survey of higher education institutions. In addition, it has been recognized for its excellence in education by several national ranking agencies, among them the US News and World Report survey, which has named FMU as one of its top regional universities in the south for more than a decade.

In addition to strong academic qualifications and excellence in teaching, the University highly values experience in working across cultural and other significant differences. Appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor must demonstrate the potential for effective teaching, student mentoring, and conducting research in the area of expertise. For appointments at the rank of Associate Professor, candidates must demonstrate a history of successful teaching at the graduate level, student mentoring, and an established program of research.

Start Date: August 1, 2025

Materials Needed: 

1. Letter of Interest outlining the Candidate’s Scholarly Interests/Agenda (Reference Position Number 25-35).
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Philosophy of Teaching,
4. Copies of all transcripts (official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate);
5. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; and
6. FMU Faculty Application.

To obtain the FMU Faculty Application, please click here.

Send Application Packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547, or FAX to (843) 661-1202, or Email to HRAssist@fmarion.edu

For additional information, please contact Dr. Rachelle Lydell at 843-661-1667; rachelle.lydell@fmarion.edu   

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in SC.

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