Academic Fieldwork Coordinator & Occupational Therapy Faculty
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator & Occupational Therapy Faculty
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Job Description
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator & Faculty for the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program
Responsibilities:
- Develop review maintain fieldwork policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ACOTE standards.
- Establish and maintain adequate fieldwork sites for the OTD program including maintaining signed memoranda of understanding (MOU) and/or affiliation agreements compliance with site requirements and maintaining site objectives and data.
- Collaborate with OTD faculty/fieldwork educators to develop fieldwork experiences with clearly defined objectives.
- Advise and mentor students regarding fieldwork selection/experiences curriculum progression and professional development.
- Perform duties of an Occupational Therapy Instructor including teaching within area of expertise.
- Contribute to the OTD program scholarship agenda.
- Contribute to integrated curriculum design to ensure delivery of the broad scope of occupational therapy practice.
- Contribute to program evaluation to assure quality assessment and program development.
- Participate in university service community collaboration efforts and professional development.
- Participate in student recruitment and retention activities.
- Attend all required USM meetings and events.
- Maintain knowledge regarding program policies and procedures the university academic catalog and the faculty handbook.
- Cultivate a positive health promoting department culture working with diverse faculty and staff and in support of the mission of University of Saint Mary.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Division Chair.
Qualifications:
- Earned doctoral degree in an area of study which complements the OTD program.
- Must be an occupational therapist who is licensed in Kansas and in good standing (or be eligible for licensure in Kansas).
- Documented expertise in area of instruction/teaching responsibility.
- Evidence of engagement in scholarly work.
- Minimum of two years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy which must include (1) clinical practice experience as an occupational therapist and (2) professional experience as a clinical fieldwork educator.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for a career in occupational therapy.
- Prior or current full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities in an Occupational Therapy program preferred.
About University of Saint Mary:
The mission of the University of Saint Mary is to educate students of diverse backgrounds to realize their God-given potential and prepares them for value-centered lives and careers that contribute to the well-being of our global society.
About the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program:
USM has been recognized for its excellence in health care education. The recently launched Doctor of Occupational Therapy program was built from the ground up and the newly renovated and OTD-designated learning environment includes a Bedside Manor living laboratory experiential learning spaces and technologically supported classrooms. USMs dedicated faculty designed the program with student experience in mind with expanded fieldwork opportunities and committed community partners. Our small faculty-to-student ratio fosters academic success through individualized support advising and mentorship.
About the Community:
Application and Nomination Process:
All correspondence applications and nominations for the position of Academic Fieldwork Coordinator & Faculty for the Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program at University of Saint Maryshould be directed in confidence to Deanna Thorne OTD OTR/L Interim Director of the OTD Programat.
A complete application should include the following:
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
- Updated CV;
- Three (3) or more professional references with title institutional affiliation email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)
The University of Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. It is the policy and practice of the University of Saint Mary to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender sexual orientation marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing or service in the military or other prohibited local state or federal status. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment including hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leave of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
