AssistantAssociate Professor Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
AssistantAssociate Professor Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
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The University of Mary Hardin Baylor seeks qualified faculty for its Master of Science and Occupational Therapy Doctorate program beginning late July of 2025. This is a yearround 12month) fulltime tenure or clinical track position with initial appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor commensurate with experience.
This faculty member will be responsible for advising and teaching graduate students throughout the curriculum to include advisement of capstone experiences and student teaching in the Cru Community Clinic.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton an historic town of 25000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple 5 miles) Waco 45 miles) Austin 65 miles) San Antonio 130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth 130 miles). Excellent schools abundant cultural and recreational opportunities and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.
Specific Responsibilities:This position includes teaching graduate courses in occupational therapy at a reduced workload; ongoing curricular and course revision and development; advising and mentoring occupational therapy students; and participating in departmental and university committees.
In addition the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the fieldwork component of the curriculum (FW I A/B and FWIIA/B) to include
- Ensuring compliance with fieldwork requirements of ACOTE Standards Section C.1.0 including establishing and maintaining contracts with fieldwork sites for student field placement
- Supporting students before during and after fieldwork experiences
- Evaluation of students in the fieldwork setting
- Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the Universitys mission and who will be an active participant in their local church.
- Degree:
- Occupational therapist with an entrylevel practice degree and initial certification is required.
- A doctoral degree from a regionallyaccredited institution in OT or related field is required.
- Licensure: A current and unencumbered Texas OT license is required. Current OT licensure in another state with eligibility to achieve Texas OT licensure may be substituted.
- Professional Experience: Minimum of three 3 years clinical employment experience required.
- Teaching Experience: Professional experience as a fieldwork educator or documentation of training in the roles and responsibilities of a fieldwork educator is required.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills a dedication to professional attainment and commitment to quality improvement are essential.
- Must agree to the Universitys Employee Statement of Understanding
Salaries and Benefits:Competitive salary commensurate with experience excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
To Apply:Please click the Apply Now link to apply for this position. Please submit a cover letter CV transcript copies and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application. Your letter of interest should respond to UMHBs mission and values found at In addition include in one page or less a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
For information regarding employment at the University of Mary HardinBaylor please visit our Careers Site.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
