Rank - Open Faculty Position in Occupational Therapy Director of Clinical Education

The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates to apply for a fulltime 12month) open rank faculty position to serve as the Director of Clinical Education in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program in the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University beginning July 2025.

This is an opportunity to join the accredited Occupational Therapy Program located on the Westchester campus in Dobbs Ferry NY. The OT Program is part of the School of Health and Natural Sciences with 5 accredited graduate health professional programs (communication disorders occupational therapy nursing physical therapy and physician assistant studies) and undergraduate programs in biology clinical laboratory science communication disorders exercise science nursing occupational therapy assistant (AAS degree) and veterinary technology. We have a strong focus on interprofessional education as well as local and global community service.
Primary responsibilities include teaching courses in occupational therapy overseeing fieldwork component of the Program and ensuring the program is compliant with fieldwork standards of the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education academic advising and serving on program committees. The ideal candidate will also have experience as a fieldwork educator or coordinator in either an academic or clinical setting.

Salary and rank are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must send a complete application consisting of a cover letter addressing the applicants qualifications curriculum vitae and the names addresses and telephone numbers and email contact for at least three professional references. The initial review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Mercy University is a nonsectarian nonprofit New York metropolitan area institution offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. The University has an enrollment of approximately 9000 students from diverse backgrounds across four campuses in Westchester County and New York City. As Mercy University proudly serves a diverse student body and is a Federally designated Hispanicserving institution faculty are dedicated to providing students with access to a transformative education though academic quality and robust student support.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Electronic applications are required and must include a cover letter CV and the names and contact information for at least three references. Candidates must apply online at . Mercy University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Assisting students with obtaining fieldwork placements. This includes but is not limited to generating new placement sites maintaining on going professional relationships with existing sites and ensuring that students are aware of fieldwork opportunities.
Collaborating closely with fieldwork educators to develop fieldwork experiences that most closely match the program learning outcomes.
Ensuring that students participating in fieldwork experiences adhere to the standards of training as outlined by the accrediting body placement site and program coordinator.
Assuring that all written contracts or letters of agreement between the educational institution and fieldwork education placement are signed and periodically reviewed.
Ensuring that all written contractual agreements between the University and fieldwork education placements are established prior to assigning students.
Maintaining a collaborative relationship with fieldwork educators. This may include making regular periodic contacts with fieldwork educators at sites where students are attending.
Identifying and developing new sites for fieldwork education that provide the best match with the Programs curriculum design and student interest.
Assisting with the development and implementation of policies for the progression of students through the various fieldwork placements.
Orienting students to the general protocol for fieldwork experiences and providing them with the appropriate resources to support success.
Reviewing the quality and appropriateness of fieldwork experiences (e.g. facilities fieldwork staff supervision policies) through student feedback site visits and other information in order to make recommendations for continued partnerships.
Advising students regarding fieldwork site selection.
Coordinating educational opportunities for clinical instructors.
Working with the program director to ensure that fieldwork placements meet accreditation standards as outlined by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.
Documenting student performance; collaborating with the fieldwork educators in advising students.
Performing other administrative duties as outlined by the Program.
Teaching within areas of clinical expertise.
Service on program and school committees.
Responsible for all related duties as assigned by the Program Director and Dean.

Required Skills & Experience:
Be licensed or have the ability to obtain licensure as an occupational therapist in New York.
Have a minimum of 5 years of clinical practice as an occupational therapist.
Show integrity strong ethics and respect for others.
Be willing to travel to experiential sites seminars and conferences as needed.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively as a member of a dynamic team in a fastpaced growthoriented environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
Have a minimum of 1 year of teaching experience.

Education Requirements:
Have earned an entrylevel occupational therapy degree and must possess an earned doctorate in occupational therapy or a related area (OTD PhD EdD DSc etc. from a regionally accredited institution.

Other Qualifications:
New York State License or eligibility for a NY License as an Occupational Therapist
Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic independent coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business Education Health and Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Nursing and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the regions largest private nonprofit MinorityServing Institution proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Mercy University has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelors degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines including Psychology Sociology and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County inand 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.

Mercys student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment including fulltime and parttime undergraduates and graduates is approximately 8800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry the Bronx and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer highquality health care plans retirement benefits tuition discounts flexible spending and much more.

Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and highquality learning environments thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ethnicity creed religion marital status sex sexual orientation gender gender identity pregnancy height weight genetic information disability or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact The Office of Human Resources atOption 6 or via email at .

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate nondiscriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state or local pay equity laws.

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