Academic Fieldwork Coordinator

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator (Faculty 12 month)

Salary: $85,000-$95,000/year

• Reporting Relationships

Position Reports to: Director of Occupational Therapy program

• Basic Function

This is a full time, 12 month, core faculty position. The AFWC will be responsible for the coordination, management, and compliance of the Level I and Level II fieldwork experiences required by the Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

• Essential Functions
• This is a full time, 12 month, core faculty position. The AFWC will be responsible for the coordination, management, and compliance of the Level I and Level II fieldwork experiences required by the Accreditation Council of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).
• The AFWC will ensure the quality and integrity of the fieldwork experience and creates a fieldwork program that meets ACOTE standards.
• The AFWC will contribute to teaching assigned instructional components of the entry-level program related to fieldwork.
• The AFWC works collaboratively with the OTD Program Director to advance the program's mission.
• Inspired by the longstanding commitment of the founding School Sisters of Notre Dame to the underserved, the School of Occupational Therapy will work to improve the health of the Baltimore metropolitan area's most vulnerable residents through outreach and service.
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required.
• Qualifications

Knowledge: Earned clinical or post-professional doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or related field (OTD, DrOT, DSc, EdD, ScD). Current Professional Occupational Therapy License in Maryland. Current NBCOT Certification.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist. Previous experience as an AFWC in an Occupational Therapy program desired. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience.

Skills/Aptitude: Serve as a role model of good written and oral communication skills. Good time management. Shows flexibility including the acceptance of and willingness to change; sees change as an opportunity for growth. Accepts responsibility for professional and personal growth. Demonstrates commitment to be a productive and supportive member of the School of Occupational Therapy and University community. Ability to handle conflict with students, faculty and staff appropriately and effectively