AssistantAssociate Clinical Professor and Occupational Therapy Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Job Summary

Develop implement and evaluate all Fieldwork Experiences and Doctoral Practicums for the Occupational Therapy Program

Essential Functions

• Securing maintaining and evaluating external clinical rotation programs for OT students nationwide.
• Prepare develop and coordinate legal contracts and associated issues for fieldwork establishment and maintenance.
• Develop fieldwork course objectives course materials and educational experiences that promote optimal learning for students.
• Develop implement and evaluate effective learning processes and course materials for students in the program and associated fieldwork sites
• Maintain accurate documentation of student performance collaboration with fieldwork settings and supervisors and/or other information required for fieldwork experiences.
• Establish communication links and implement and communicate policies and procedures pertaining to conditions and responsibilities for fieldwork educators as they relate to the OT program.
• Clarify and analyze fieldwork issues within an ethical framework for positive resolution.
• Content and quality assurance of the OT program clinical component.
• Maintain current information on legal issues concerning fieldwork experiences and pertinent federal/state regulations such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Participate in institutional planning and the development of specific clinical/academic goals and objectives for the OT program.
• Report information from fieldwork supervisors and fieldwork students to inform the academic curriculum(to Program Director and appropriate faculty)
• Develop and implement a plan that effectively evaluates fieldwork educators and fieldwork sites to meet the objectives of the program and the organization.
• Course coordination teaching and academic advising as required
• Maximizing resources and maintenance of high faculty and staff morale in the OT program.
• Assist in securing extramural funding
• Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Occupational Therapy Licensure or licensure eligible in PA
• Documented expertise in area(s) of teaching responsibility and knowledge of the content delivery methods including web-supported classes and distance learning
• Documented administrative experience in occupational therapy administration (may include clinical and academic experiences)
• Documented contribution to the Profession either through leadership or scholarship
• Abide by the occupational therapy code of ethics standards of practice philosophy vision and goals
• A broad understanding of OT in its present and future role within a complex and dynamic healthcare system
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships with a variety of internal and external constituencies of the College.
• Funded grant work or grant writing experience
• Knowledge and expertise in the clinical and emerging practice areas of OT
• Expertise in the field of OT education
• Teaching expertise in using biomedical sciences and evidence-based practice.
• A track record of OT clinical innovation

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

• Salus Campus - Elkins Park

Additional Information

This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt. The offered salary is based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity information about benefits please review Drexels Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet or Part-TimeFaculty Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.